Overall score
Kardinya
68.6/100
Winthrop
58.3/100
Kardinya for value; Winthrop for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kardinya
68.6/100
Winthrop
58.3/100
Crime rate
Kardinya
1244.6 / 1k
Winthrop
1947.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kardinya
105
Winthrop
90
Population
Kardinya
9,137
Winthrop
6,020
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.
Kardinya reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Winthrop is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Kardinya pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Winthrop is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Value-focused buyers may find Kardinya the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Winthrop.