Overall score
Kilkenny
49.2/100
Renown Park
29.0/100
Kilkenny vs Renown Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Kilkenny for retirees and investment; Renown Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KilkennyRenown Park
Crime rate
Kilkenny
179.1 / 1k
Renown Park
102.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilkenny
163
Renown Park
49
Population
Kilkenny
1,846
Renown Park
1,663
Metric leadKilkenny 9Renown Park 21 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKilkenny
- Best for familiesRenown Park
- Best for investmentKilkenny
- Best for best valueKilkenny
- Best for best schoolsRenown Park
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 | Kilkenny | Renown Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 179.1 / 1k | 102.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 9 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Population | 1,846 | 1,663 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
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, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Renown Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kilkenny, while Renown Park 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.