Overall score
Kangaroo Ground
57.9/100
Panton Hill
53.1/100
Kangaroo Ground vs Panton Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kangaroo Ground for retirees and investment; Panton Hill for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kangaroo GroundPanton Hill
Crime rate
Kangaroo Ground
53.3 / 1k
Panton Hill
89.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangaroo Ground
23
Panton Hill
27
Population
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
Panton Hill
1,063
Metric leadKangaroo Ground 5Panton Hill 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKangaroo Ground
- Best for familiesPanton Hill
- Best for investmentKangaroo Ground
- Best for best valuePanton Hill
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 | Panton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.3 / 1k | 89.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | — |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 34 |
| Green cover | 25.2% | 7.6% |
| Population | 1,208 | 1,063 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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, walkability, and a larger local community; Panton Hill answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Kangaroo Ground suits retirees more clearly, whereas Panton Hill is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.