Overall score
Dicky Beach
57.6/100
Kings Beach
46.1/100
Dicky Beach vs Kings Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dicky Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dicky BeachKings Beach
Crime rate
Dicky Beach
44.5 / 1k
Kings Beach
44.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dicky Beach
67
Kings Beach
136
Population
Dicky Beach
1,921
Kings Beach
3,042
Metric leadDicky Beach 8Kings Beach 22 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 retireesDicky Beach
- Best for familiesDicky Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleDicky Beach
- Best for investmentDicky Beach
- Best for best valueDicky Beach
- Best for best schoolsDicky Beach
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 | Dicky Beach | Kings Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.5 / 1k | 44.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 4 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 136 |
| Green cover | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Population | 1,921 | 3,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Dicky Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Kings Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Dicky Beach tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Kings Beach stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dicky Beach, while Kings Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.