Overall score
Kenmore
78.0/100
Kenmore Hills
61.9/100
Kenmore for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kenmore
78.0/100
Kenmore Hills
61.9/100
Crime rate
Kenmore
15.1 / 1k
Kenmore Hills
14.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kenmore
379
Kenmore Hills
40
Population
Kenmore
9,675
Kenmore Hills
2,448
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 | Kenmore | Kenmore Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78.0/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.1 / 1k | 14.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 15 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 379 | 40 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 6.6% |
| Population | 9,675 | 2,448 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Kenmore is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kenmore Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Kenmore Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Kenmore keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kenmore is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Kenmore Hills answers with a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kenmore, while Kenmore Hills 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.