Overall score
Kentlyn
36.2/100
Minto Heights
46.7/100
Kentlyn vs Minto Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kentlyn for retirees and families; Minto Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KentlynMinto Heights
Crime rate
Kentlyn
122.9 / 1k
Minto Heights
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kentlyn
57
Minto Heights
51
Population
Kentlyn
726
Minto Heights
384
Metric leadKentlyn 4Minto Heights 43 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKentlyn
- Best for familiesKentlyn
- Best for investmentMinto Heights
- Best for best valueMinto Heights
- Best for best schoolsMinto Heights
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 | Kentlyn | Minto Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.1/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.9 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 5 |
| Green cover | 53.3% | 2.6% |
| Population | 726 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kentlyn is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Minto Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Minto Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Kentlyn keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kentlyn is stronger for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Minto Heights answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Kentlyn suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Minto Heights is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.