Overall score
Diddillibah
35.2/100
Kiels Mountain
43.0/100
Diddillibah vs Kiels Mountain, QLD suburb comparison
Diddillibah for families; Kiels Mountain for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DiddillibahKiels Mountain
Crime rate
Diddillibah
17.3 / 1k
Kiels Mountain
17.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Diddillibah
2
Kiels Mountain
1
Population
Diddillibah
1,703
Kiels Mountain
714
Metric leadDiddillibah 4Kiels Mountain 21 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKiels Mountain
- Best for familiesDiddillibah
- Best for best valueKiels Mountain
- Best for best schoolsKiels Mountain
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 | Diddillibah | Kiels Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.3 / 1k | 17.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Population | 1,703 | 714 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Diddillibah is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Kiels Mountain is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Kiels Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Diddillibah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Diddillibah tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Kiels Mountain stands out for overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Diddillibah generally means more mid-market housing value, while Kiels Mountain leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Kiels Mountain, while Diddillibah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.