Overall score
Kensington Gardens
47.0/100
Stonyfell
42.7/100
Stonyfell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kensington Gardens
47.0/100
Stonyfell
42.7/100
Crime rate
Kensington Gardens
20.8 / 1k
Stonyfell
13.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kensington Gardens
130
Stonyfell
24
Population
Kensington Gardens
2,498
Stonyfell
1,266
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 | Kensington Gardens | Stonyfell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.1/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 13.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 3 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 8.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 26 |
| Population | 2,498 | 1,266 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Kensington Gardens reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Stonyfell is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Kensington Gardens pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Stonyfell is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stonyfell, while Kensington Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.