Overall score
Kedron
61.2/100
Wooloowin
47.8/100
Kedron vs Wooloowin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kedron for retirees and investment; Wooloowin for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KedronWooloowin
Crime rate
Kedron
68.7 / 1k
Wooloowin
79.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kedron
243
Wooloowin
83
Population
Kedron
9,907
Wooloowin
4,029
Metric leadKedron 8Wooloowin 03 tiedacross 11 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 | Kedron | Wooloowin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.7 / 1k | 79.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 16 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 243 | 83 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 0.4% |
| Population | 9,907 | 4,029 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kedron is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wooloowin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Kedron is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Wooloowin answers with a hub for schools and preschools, plus an affluent, sought-after address.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kedron, while Wooloowin 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.