Overall score
Emu Park
36.2/100
Kinka Beach
33.1/100
Emu Park vs Kinka Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Emu Park for retirees and families; Kinka Beach for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu ParkKinka Beach
Crime rate
Emu Park
42.1 / 1k
Kinka Beach
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Park
13
Kinka Beach
13
Population
Emu Park
2,281
Kinka Beach
674
Metric leadEmu Park 5Kinka Beach 22 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 retireesEmu Park
- Best for familiesEmu Park
- Best for best valueKinka Beach
- Best for best schoolsKinka 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 | Emu Park | Kinka Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.1/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.1 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,281 | 674 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Emu Park reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Kinka Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Emu Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community; Kinka Beach answers with housing affordability and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Emu Park the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Kinka Beach.
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.