Overall score
Kellyville Ridge
61.3/100
Parklea
47.2/100
Kellyville Ridge for retirees and families; Parklea for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kellyville Ridge
61.3/100
Parklea
47.2/100
Crime rate
Kellyville Ridge
22.4 / 1k
Parklea
21.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kellyville Ridge
160
Parklea
33
Population
Kellyville Ridge
10,890
Parklea
3,684
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 | Kellyville Ridge | Parklea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.4 / 1k | 21.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 12 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 2 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 2.8% |
| Population | 10,890 | 3,684 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Kellyville Ridge is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Parklea is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Kellyville Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Parklea keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kellyville Ridge is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Parklea answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Kellyville Ridge if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Parklea for households prioritising schools.
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.