Overall score
Golden Square
62.9/100
Kangaroo Flat
73.3/100
Golden Square vs Kangaroo Flat, VIC suburb comparison
Kangaroo Flat for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden SquareKangaroo Flat
Crime rate
Golden Square
92.4 / 1k
Kangaroo Flat
101.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Square
123
Kangaroo Flat
153
Population
Golden Square
9,220
Kangaroo Flat
11,328
Metric leadGolden Square 2Kangaroo Flat 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKangaroo Flat
- Best for investmentKangaroo Flat
- Best for best valueKangaroo Flat
- Best for best schoolsKangaroo Flat
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.9/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.4 / 1k | 101.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 70 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 153 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 103 |
| Population | 9,220 | 11,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Golden Square is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Kangaroo Flat is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Golden Square pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kangaroo Flat is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Kangaroo Flat, while Golden Square remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.