Overall score
Killingworth
18.4/100
Teralba
33.3/100
Killingworth for retirees and families; Teralba for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Killingworth
18.4/100
Teralba
33.3/100
Crime rate
Killingworth
54.0 / 1k
Teralba
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Killingworth
0
Teralba
18
Population
Killingworth
690
Teralba
2,654
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 | Killingworth | Teralba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.4/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 0.5/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 25 |
| Population | 690 | 2,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Killingworth reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Teralba is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.
Killingworth pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Teralba is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access. Killingworth generally means more mid-market housing value, while Teralba leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Killingworth if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Teralba for investors and value-focused buyers.