Overall score
Kingston
59.7/100
Red Hill
50.8/100
Kingston vs Red Hill, ACT Suburb Comparison
Kingston for investment; Red Hill for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingstonRed Hill
Crime rate
Kingston
18.0 / 1k
Red Hill
12.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston
678
Red Hill
125
Population
Kingston
6,579
Red Hill
3,146
Metric leadKingston 8Red Hill 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Red Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.7/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 24.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.0 / 1k | 12.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 678 | 125 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 8 |
| Green cover | 5.8% | 1.9% |
| Population | 6,579 | 3,146 |
| 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 Red Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kingston pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Red Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Kingston suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Red Hill is the stronger match for investors.
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.