Overall score
Jindalee
70.3/100
Kenmore Hills
51.0/100
Jindalee for investment and value; Kenmore Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jindalee
70.3/100
Kenmore Hills
51.0/100
Crime rate
Jindalee
31.4 / 1k
Kenmore Hills
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jindalee
264
Kenmore Hills
39
Population
Jindalee
5,320
Kenmore Hills
2,448
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 | Jindalee | Kenmore Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.3/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.4 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 15 |
| Walkability | 92.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 264 | 39 |
| Population | 5,320 | 2,448 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Jindalee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kenmore Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Kenmore Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Jindalee keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jindalee tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Kenmore Hills stands out for a quieter safety profile.
Jindalee suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kenmore Hills is the stronger match for retirees and families.