Overall score
Kilkenny
49.2/100
Ridleyton
46.6/100
Kilkenny vs Ridleyton, SA Suburb Comparison
Kilkenny for value; Ridleyton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KilkennyRidleyton
Crime rate
Kilkenny
179.1 / 1k
Ridleyton
352.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilkenny
163
Ridleyton
76
Population
Kilkenny
1,846
Ridleyton
1,180
Metric leadKilkenny 7Ridleyton 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Ridleyton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 179.1 / 1k | 352.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 5 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 13 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Population | 1,846 | 1,180 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kilkenny is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Ridleyton is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Kilkenny tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Ridleyton stands out for tree cover and green space, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Kilkenny suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Ridleyton is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.