Overall score
Kangaroo Ground
46.0/100
North Warrandyte
50.6/100
Kangaroo Ground vs North Warrandyte, VIC suburb comparison
North Warrandyte for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kangaroo GroundNorth Warrandyte
Crime rate
Kangaroo Ground
49.2 / 1k
North Warrandyte
17.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangaroo Ground
17
North Warrandyte
13
Population
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
North Warrandyte
3,027
Metric leadKangaroo Ground 3North Warrandyte 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Warrandyte
- Best for familiesNorth Warrandyte
- Best for investmentNorth Warrandyte
- Best for best valueNorth Warrandyte
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 | Kangaroo Ground | North Warrandyte |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.2 / 1k | 17.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 30 |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 91 |
| Population | 1,208 | 3,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kangaroo Ground is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while North Warrandyte is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Kangaroo Ground sits among greener hillside streets, while North Warrandyte keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kangaroo Ground pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas North Warrandyte is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer North Warrandyte, while Kangaroo Ground remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.