Highfields vs Kotara South, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Highfields | Kotara South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.9 / 1k | 92.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 936 | 1,267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesKotara South
- Best for best schoolsKotara South
Comparison summary
Highfields (NSW) and Kotara South offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kotara South leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kotara South; Crime rate favours Highfields (NSW); Public transport stops favours Kotara South. Quick verdicts: Families → Kotara South, Best schools → Kotara South.