Overall score
Kingston
63.7/100
Narrabundah
57.2/100
Kingston vs Narrabundah, ACT suburb comparison
Kingston for families and schools; Narrabundah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingstonNarrabundah
Crime rate
Kingston
18.0 / 1k
Narrabundah
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston
664
Narrabundah
182
Population
Kingston
6,579
Narrabundah
6,455
Metric leadKingston 6Narrabundah 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKingston
- Best for investmentNarrabundah
- Best for best valueNarrabundah
- Best for best schoolsKingston
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kingston | Narrabundah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.0/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.0 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 664 | 182 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 7 |
| Population | 6,579 | 6,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kingston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Narrabundah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kingston tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Narrabundah stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees and families may find Kingston the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Narrabundah.