Overall score
Coowonga
26.7/100
Keppel Sands
26.5/100
Coowonga vs Keppel Sands, QLD suburb comparison
Coowonga for investment and value; Keppel Sands for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoowongaKeppel Sands
Crime rate
Coowonga
44.4 / 1k
Keppel Sands
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coowonga
1
Keppel Sands
5
Population
Coowonga
255
Keppel Sands
374
Metric leadCoowonga 3Keppel Sands 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKeppel Sands
- Best for investmentCoowonga
- Best for best valueCoowonga
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 | Coowonga | Keppel Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Population | 255 | 374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coowonga is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Keppel Sands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Coowonga pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Keppel Sands is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Coowonga the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Keppel Sands.