Overall score
Kogarah
59.1/100
Sans Souci
61.4/100
Kogarah vs Sans Souci, NSW suburb comparison
Sans Souci for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KogarahSans Souci
Crime rate
Kogarah
59.7 / 1k
Sans Souci
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kogarah
259
Sans Souci
227
Population
Kogarah
16,416
Sans Souci
10,864
Metric leadKogarah 5Sans Souci 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSans Souci
- Best for familiesSans Souci
- Best for investmentSans Souci
- Best for best valueSans Souci
- Best for best schoolsSans Souci
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 | Kogarah | Sans Souci |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.8/100 | 24.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 95 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 259 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 26 |
| Population | 16,416 | 10,864 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Kogarah reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Sans Souci is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kogarah pulls ahead on schools and education options and walkability, whereas Sans Souci is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sans Souci, while Kogarah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.