Overall score
Kensington Gardens
48.4/100
Skye
35.8/100
Kensington Gardens vs Skye, SA suburb comparison
Kensington Gardens for retirees and investment; Skye for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kensington GardensSkye
Crime rate
Kensington Gardens
22.7 / 1k
Skye
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kensington Gardens
130
Skye
3
Population
Kensington Gardens
2,498
Skye
293
Metric leadKensington Gardens 4Skye 31 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKensington Gardens
- Best for familiesSkye
- Best for investmentKensington Gardens
- Best for best valueKensington Gardens
- Best for best schoolsSkye
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kensington Gardens | Skye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.1/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 4 |
| Population | 2,498 | 293 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kensington Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Skye is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Kensington Gardens pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Skye is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and investors may find Kensington Gardens the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Skye.