Overall score
Kangaroo Ground
46.0/100
Panton Hill
53.2/100
Kangaroo Ground for retirees; Panton Hill for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kangaroo Ground
46.0/100
Panton Hill
53.2/100
Crime rate
Kangaroo Ground
49.2 / 1k
Panton Hill
82.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangaroo Ground
17
Panton Hill
23
Population
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
Panton Hill
1,063
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 | Kangaroo Ground | Panton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.2 / 1k | 82.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | — |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 34 |
| Population | 1,208 | 1,063 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Kangaroo Ground reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Panton Hill is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Kangaroo Ground is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Panton Hill answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Kangaroo Ground suits retirees more clearly, whereas Panton Hill is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.