Overall score
Kings Langley
51.9/100
Parklea
47.2/100
Kings Langley for retirees and investment; Parklea for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kings Langley
51.9/100
Parklea
47.2/100
Crime rate
Kings Langley
67.8 / 1k
Parklea
21.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kings Langley
100
Parklea
33
Population
Kings Langley
9,354
Parklea
3,684
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 | Kings Langley | Parklea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.9/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.8 / 1k | 21.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 111 | 12 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 2 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| Population | 9,354 | 3,684 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Kings Langley reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Parklea is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Kings Langley sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Parklea is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Kings Langley is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Parklea answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Kings Langley if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Parklea for families and 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.