Junortoun vs Kennington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Junortoun | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.2 / 1k | 89.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 32 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 60 |
| Population | 3,862 | 5,880 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesJunortoun
- Best for familiesJunortoun
- Best for best valueKennington
- Best for best schoolsKennington
Comparison summary
Junortoun and Kennington offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kennington leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kennington; Housing (desirability) favours Kennington; Crime rate favours Junortoun. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Junortoun, Families → Junortoun, Best value → Kennington, Best schools → Kennington.