Overall score
Kenilworth
48.6/100
Reesville
49.9/100
Kenilworth for retirees and families; Reesville for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kenilworth
48.6/100
Reesville
49.9/100
Crime rate
Kenilworth
14.3 / 1k
Reesville
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kenilworth
12
Reesville
1
Population
Kenilworth
604
Reesville
573
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 | Kenilworth | Reesville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.5/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.3 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 1 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| Population | 604 | 573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Kenilworth is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Reesville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Kenilworth tends to lead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Reesville stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Kenilworth generally means more approachable housing costs, while Reesville leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Kenilworth suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Reesville is the stronger match for retirees, families, and investors.
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.