Overall score
Port Kennedy
64.8/100
Warnbro
61.5/100
Port Kennedy vs Warnbro, WA suburb comparison
Port Kennedy for retirees and families; Warnbro for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port KennedyWarnbro
Crime rate
Port Kennedy
1084.5 / 1k
Warnbro
1320.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Kennedy
165
Warnbro
68
Population
Port Kennedy
13,477
Warnbro
10,828
Metric leadPort Kennedy 7Warnbro 2across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPort Kennedy
- Best for familiesPort Kennedy
- Best for investmentPort Kennedy
- Best for best valuePort Kennedy
- Best for best schoolsWarnbro
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 | Port Kennedy | Warnbro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.8/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.6/100 | 77.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 1084.5 / 1k | 1320.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 64 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 68 |
| Population | 13,477 | 10,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Port Kennedy is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Warnbro is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Port Kennedy is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Warnbro answers with public transport access. On housing, Port Kennedy sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Warnbro.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Port Kennedy, while Warnbro remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.