Overall score
Brinsmead
54.3/100
Kanimbla
47.0/100
Brinsmead vs Kanimbla, QLD suburb comparison
Brinsmead for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrinsmeadKanimbla
Crime rate
Brinsmead
150.6 / 1k
Kanimbla
150.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brinsmead
72
Kanimbla
379
Population
Brinsmead
5,537
Kanimbla
2,827
Metric leadBrinsmead 6Kanimbla 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Brinsmead reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Kanimbla is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Brinsmead is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; Kanimbla answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brinsmead, while Kanimbla remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.