Overall score
Kentlyn
36.2/100
Leumeah
41.1/100
Kentlyn for families; Leumeah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kentlyn
36.2/100
Leumeah
41.1/100
Crime rate
Kentlyn
122.9 / 1k
Leumeah
123.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kentlyn
57
Leumeah
241
Population
Kentlyn
726
Leumeah
9,992
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 | Kentlyn | Leumeah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.1/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.9 / 1k | 123.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 169 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 17 |
| Green cover | 53.3% | 12.8% |
| Population | 726 | 9,992 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Kentlyn reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Leumeah is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kentlyn pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Leumeah is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Kentlyn the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Leumeah.
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.