Overall score
Battery Hill
44.7/100
Kings Beach
40.1/100
Battery Hill vs Kings Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Battery Hill for retirees and investment; Kings Beach for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery HillKings Beach
Crime rate
Battery Hill
27.6 / 1k
Kings Beach
27.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Hill
16
Kings Beach
131
Population
Battery Hill
2,596
Kings Beach
3,042
Metric leadBattery Hill 5Kings Beach 5across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBattery Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleKings Beach
- Best for investmentBattery Hill
- Best for best valueBattery Hill
- Best for best schoolsBattery Hill
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 | Battery Hill | Kings Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.6 / 1k | 27.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 131 |
| Population | 2,596 | 3,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Battery Hill is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Kings Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Battery Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Kings Beach is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability.
Retirees and investors may find Battery Hill the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Kings Beach.