Overall score
Keswick
38.9/100
West Richmond
42.3/100
Keswick for retirees; West Richmond for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keswick
38.9/100
West Richmond
42.3/100
Crime rate
Keswick
108.5 / 1k
West Richmond
96.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keswick
119
West Richmond
28
Population
Keswick
754
West Richmond
1,087
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 | Keswick | West Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.1/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.5 / 1k | 96.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 2 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 119 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 11 |
| Population | 754 | 1,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Keswick reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; West Richmond is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Keswick pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas West Richmond is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Keswick sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in West Richmond.
Retirees may find Keswick the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer West Richmond.