Overall score
Kearsley
38.3/100
Kitchener
32.3/100
Kearsley vs Kitchener, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kearsley for families and investment; Kitchener for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KearsleyKitchener
Crime rate
Kearsley
97.1 / 1k
Kitchener
97.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kearsley
22
Kitchener
17
Population
Kearsley
838
Kitchener
679
Metric leadKearsley 7Kitchener 33 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kearsley | Kitchener |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 32.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.1 / 1k | 97.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 23 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 6 |
| Green cover | 40.6% | 0.3% |
| Population | 838 | 679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kearsley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Kitchener is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Kearsley pulls ahead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Kitchener is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kitchener, while Kearsley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.