Overall score
Emu Park
29.1/100
Keppel Sands
26.5/100
Emu Park vs Keppel Sands, QLD suburb comparison
Emu Park for investment and value; Keppel Sands for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu ParkKeppel Sands
Crime rate
Emu Park
25.9 / 1k
Keppel Sands
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Park
2
Keppel Sands
5
Population
Emu Park
2,281
Keppel Sands
374
Metric leadEmu Park 6Keppel Sands 12 tiedacross 9 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 investmentEmu Park
- Best for best valueEmu Park
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 | Emu Park | Keppel Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.2/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.9 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 5 |
| Population | 2,281 | 374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Emu Park is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Keppel Sands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Emu Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Keppel Sands is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Emu Park, while Keppel Sands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.