Overall score
Kingsgrove
60.9/100
Narwee
45.4/100
Kingsgrove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kingsgrove
60.9/100
Narwee
45.4/100
Crime rate
Kingsgrove
43.0 / 1k
Narwee
42.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingsgrove
310
Narwee
93
Population
Kingsgrove
12,881
Narwee
5,411
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 | Kingsgrove | Narwee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.0 / 1k | 42.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 173 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 310 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 11 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Population | 12,881 | 5,411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Kingsgrove is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Narwee is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Kingsgrove is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Narwee answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Kingsgrove the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Narwee.
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.