Overall score
Kensington Gardens
48.4/100
Tusmore
40.8/100
Kensington Gardens for investment; Tusmore for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kensington Gardens
48.4/100
Tusmore
40.8/100
Crime rate
Kensington Gardens
22.7 / 1k
Tusmore
26.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kensington Gardens
130
Tusmore
100
Population
Kensington Gardens
2,498
Tusmore
1,503
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 | Tusmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.1/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.7 / 1k | 26.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 14 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 17 |
| Population | 2,498 | 1,503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Kensington Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Tusmore is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Kensington Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Tusmore answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Kensington Gardens if you are weighing investors; lean toward Tusmore for retirees and families.