Overall score
Kenthurst
58.4/100
North Kellyville
59.6/100
Kenthurst vs North Kellyville, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kenthurst for families and investment; North Kellyville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KenthurstNorth Kellyville
Crime rate
Kenthurst
16.5 / 1k
North Kellyville
22.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kenthurst
26
North Kellyville
97
Population
Kenthurst
5,313
North Kellyville
17,401
Metric leadKenthurst 4North Kellyville 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Kellyville
- Best for familiesKenthurst
- Best for investmentKenthurst
- Best for best valueKenthurst
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 | Kenthurst | North Kellyville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 22.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 217 | 98 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 97 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 58 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 28.2% |
| Population | 5,313 | 17,401 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kenthurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and North Kellyville is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Kenthurst sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas North Kellyville is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Kenthurst is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; North Kellyville answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer North Kellyville, while Kenthurst 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.