Overall score
Highworth
29.9/100
Kulangoor
37.6/100
Highworth for families; Kulangoor for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Highworth
29.9/100
Kulangoor
37.6/100
Crime rate
Highworth
51.8 / 1k
Kulangoor
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highworth
5
Kulangoor
3
Population
Highworth
348
Kulangoor
455
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 | Highworth | Kulangoor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.3/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Population | 348 | 455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Highworth is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Kulangoor is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Highworth pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Kulangoor is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Highworth suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kulangoor is the stronger match for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.