Overall score
Port Kennedy
44.1/100
Warnbro
44.2/100
Port Kennedy for families and investment; Warnbro for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Port Kennedy
44.1/100
Warnbro
44.2/100
Crime rate
Port Kennedy
59.7 / 1k
Warnbro
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Kennedy
197
Warnbro
97
Population
Port Kennedy
13,477
Warnbro
10,828
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 | Warnbro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 64 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 197 | 97 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| Population | 13,477 | 10,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Warnbro answers with schools and education options, plus public transport access.
Port Kennedy suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Warnbro is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.