Overall score
Kahibah
46.8/100
Kotara South
48.2/100
Kahibah vs Kotara South, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kahibah for investment and schools; Kotara South for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KahibahKotara South
Crime rate
Kahibah
66.3 / 1k
Kotara South
87.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kahibah
29
Kotara South
21
Population
Kahibah
2,603
Kotara South
1,267
Metric leadKahibah 7Kotara South 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKotara South
- Best for investmentKahibah
- Best for best schoolsKahibah
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kahibah | Kotara South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.7/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.3 / 1k | 87.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 30 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 8 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 9.1% |
| Population | 2,603 | 1,267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kahibah is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Kotara South is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Kahibah is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Kotara South answers with schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Households prioritising schools may find Kahibah the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Kotara South.
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.