Overall score
Kempton
44.5/100
Pontville
40.2/100
Kempton for retirees and investment; Pontville for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kempton
44.5/100
Pontville
40.2/100
Crime rate
Kempton
71.1 / 1k
Pontville
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kempton
31
Pontville
13
Population
Kempton
420
Pontville
675
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 | Kempton | Pontville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 13 |
| Green cover | 32.9% | 13.9% |
| Population | 420 | 675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Kempton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Pontville is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Pontville sits among greener hillside streets, while Kempton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kempton pulls ahead on walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Pontville is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community. On housing, Kempton sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Pontville.
Kempton suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Pontville is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.