Overall score
Gumeracha
51.3/100
Kenton Valley
41.4/100
Gumeracha for investment and schools; Kenton Valley for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gumeracha
51.3/100
Kenton Valley
41.4/100
Crime rate
Gumeracha
7.7 / 1k
Kenton Valley
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gumeracha
38
Kenton Valley
10
Population
Gumeracha
847
Kenton Valley
262
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gumeracha | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 847 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Gumeracha reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Kenton Valley is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Gumeracha pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Kenton Valley is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Households prioritising schools may find Gumeracha the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kenton Valley.