Overall score
Kangaroo Point
49.7/100
Spring Hill
53.2/100
Kangaroo Point for families and schools; Spring Hill for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kangaroo Point
49.7/100
Spring Hill
53.2/100
Crime rate
Kangaroo Point
112.8 / 1k
Spring Hill
532.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangaroo Point
389
Spring Hill
306
Population
Kangaroo Point
9,689
Spring Hill
6,593
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 Point | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.8 / 1k | 532.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 41 |
| Walkability | 73.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 389 | 306 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 9,689 | 6,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Kangaroo Point is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Spring Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kangaroo Point tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Spring Hill stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Kangaroo Point the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Spring Hill.
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.