Overall score
Kingsholme
40.4/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Kingsholme for retirees; Ormeau Hills for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kingsholme
40.4/100
Ormeau Hills
50.3/100
Crime rate
Kingsholme
20.6 / 1k
Ormeau Hills
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingsholme
0
Ormeau Hills
7
Population
Kingsholme
782
Ormeau Hills
4,521
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 | Ormeau Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.6 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Population | 782 | 4,521 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Kingsholme is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Ormeau Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Ormeau Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Kingsholme keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kingsholme is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Ormeau Hills answers with parks and reserves and walkability.
Choose Kingsholme if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Ormeau Hills for value-focused buyers.