Overall score
Kingswood
61.7/100
Orchard Hills
48.0/100
Kingswood for families and schools; Orchard Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kingswood
61.7/100
Orchard Hills
48.0/100
Crime rate
Kingswood
68.8 / 1k
Orchard Hills
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingswood
568
Orchard Hills
3
Population
Kingswood
10,633
Orchard Hills
1,798
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 | Kingswood | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 168 | 47 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 568 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 59 |
| Population | 10,633 | 1,798 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Kingswood is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Orchard Hills is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Orchard Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Kingswood keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kingswood pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Orchard Hills is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Kingswood generally means more approachable housing costs, while Orchard Hills leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Kingswood the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Orchard Hills.