Overall score
Kangaroo Ground
46.0/100
Wattle Glen
47.1/100
Kangaroo Ground vs Wattle Glen, VIC suburb comparison
Kangaroo Ground for value; Wattle Glen for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kangaroo GroundWattle Glen
Crime rate
Kangaroo Ground
49.2 / 1k
Wattle Glen
38.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangaroo Ground
17
Wattle Glen
42
Population
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
Wattle Glen
1,911
Metric leadKangaroo Ground 4Wattle Glen 61 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 familiesWattle Glen
- Best for investmentWattle Glen
- Best for best valueKangaroo Ground
- Best for best schoolsWattle Glen
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 | Wattle Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.2 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 8 |
| Walkability | 22.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 32 |
| Population | 1,208 | 1,911 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kangaroo Ground is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Wattle Glen is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Kangaroo Ground sits among greener hillside streets, while Wattle Glen keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kangaroo Ground tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Wattle Glen stands out for schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities.
Value-focused buyers may find Kangaroo Ground the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Wattle Glen.