Overall score
Aroona
52.7/100
Kings Beach
46.1/100
Aroona vs Kings Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aroona for retirees and investment; Kings Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AroonaKings Beach
Crime rate
Aroona
44.3 / 1k
Kings Beach
44.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aroona
20
Kings Beach
136
Population
Aroona
3,466
Kings Beach
3,042
Metric leadAroona 9Kings Beach 21 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAroona
- Best for familiesKings Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleKings Beach
- Best for investmentAroona
- Best for best valueAroona
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 | Aroona | Kings Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.3 / 1k | 44.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 4 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 136 |
| Green cover | 23.0% | 9.0% |
| Population | 3,466 | 3,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aroona is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Kings Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Kings Beach is shaped by the coast, Aroona offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Aroona tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Kings Beach stands out for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Aroona the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Kings Beach.
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.