Overall score
Kilkenny
55.4/100
Renown Park
33.6/100
Kilkenny for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kilkenny
55.4/100
Renown Park
33.6/100
Crime rate
Kilkenny
202.0 / 1k
Renown Park
94.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilkenny
160
Renown Park
48
Population
Kilkenny
1,846
Renown Park
1,663
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 | Kilkenny | Renown Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 202.0 / 1k | 94.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 9 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 6 |
| Population | 1,846 | 1,663 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Kilkenny is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Renown Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Kilkenny pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Renown Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Kilkenny sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Renown Park.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Kilkenny, while Renown Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.