Overall score
Kyeemagh
45.7/100
Wolli Creek
60.1/100
Kyeemagh for investment and value; Wolli Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kyeemagh
45.7/100
Wolli Creek
60.1/100
Crime rate
Kyeemagh
54.3 / 1k
Wolli Creek
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kyeemagh
64
Wolli Creek
167
Population
Kyeemagh
935
Wolli Creek
10,654
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 | Kyeemagh | Wolli Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 16.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.3 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 16 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 935 | 10,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Kyeemagh is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Wolli Creek is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Kyeemagh is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wolli Creek answers with parks and reserves and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Kyeemagh the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wolli Creek.