Overall score
Kellyville Ridge
64.1/100
Rouse Hill
70.6/100
Kellyville Ridge for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kellyville Ridge
64.1/100
Rouse Hill
70.6/100
Crime rate
Kellyville Ridge
22.4 / 1k
Rouse Hill
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kellyville Ridge
138
Rouse Hill
318
Population
Kellyville Ridge
10,890
Rouse Hill
11,349
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 | Rouse Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.0/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.4 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 241 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 318 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 90 |
| Population | 10,890 | 11,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Kellyville Ridge reads as a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Rouse Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Kellyville Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Rouse Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kellyville Ridge pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rouse Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Kellyville Ridge if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Rouse Hill for families and households prioritising schools.