Overall score
Port Kennedy
64.8/100
Singleton
44.1/100
Port Kennedy for families and beach lifestyle; Singleton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Port Kennedy
64.8/100
Singleton
44.1/100
Crime rate
Port Kennedy
1084.5 / 1k
Singleton
3338.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Kennedy
165
Singleton
55
Population
Port Kennedy
13,477
Singleton
4,021
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 | Port Kennedy | Singleton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.8/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.6/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 1084.5 / 1k | 3338.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 11 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 55 |
| Population | 13,477 | 4,021 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Port Kennedy is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Singleton is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Port Kennedy pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Singleton is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Port Kennedy if you are weighing families and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Singleton for retirees.