Overall score
Kingsholme
40.4/100
Luscombe
13.5/100
Kingsholme for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kingsholme
40.4/100
Luscombe
13.5/100
Crime rate
Kingsholme
20.6 / 1k
Luscombe
70.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingsholme
0
Luscombe
0
Population
Kingsholme
782
Luscombe
265
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 | Kingsholme | Luscombe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 0.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.6 / 1k | 70.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 782 | 265 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Kingsholme is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Luscombe is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Kingsholme is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Luscombe answers with an affluent, sought-after address.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kingsholme, while Luscombe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.