Overall score
Kinross
56.1/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Kinross for families and investment; Ocean Reef for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kinross
56.1/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Crime rate
Kinross
32.4 / 1k
Ocean Reef
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinross
154
Ocean Reef
108
Population
Kinross
6,988
Ocean Reef
8,125
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 | Kinross | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.1/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 41 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 108 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,988 | 8,125 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Kinross is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Ocean Reef is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Ocean Reef leans into coastal living, while Kinross feels more inland and suburban in character.
Kinross pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ocean Reef is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ocean Reef, while Kinross remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.