Overall score
Coowonga
30.7/100
Keppel Sands
34.7/100
Coowonga vs Keppel Sands, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coowonga for value; Keppel Sands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoowongaKeppel Sands
Crime rate
Coowonga
69.3 / 1k
Keppel Sands
71.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coowonga
1
Keppel Sands
12
Population
Coowonga
255
Keppel Sands
374
Metric leadCoowonga 3Keppel Sands 43 tiedacross 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 retireesKeppel Sands
- Best for familiesKeppel Sands
- 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 | 30.7/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.3 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Keppel Sands is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Coowonga the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Keppel Sands.
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.