Fortitude Valley vs Kangaroo Point, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fortitude Valley | Kangaroo Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.9/100 | 3.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.1 / 1k | 69.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 378 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 9,708 | 9,689 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKangaroo Point
- Best for familiesKangaroo Point
- Best for investmentFortitude Valley
- Best for best valueFortitude Valley
Comparison summary
Fortitude Valley and Kangaroo Point (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fortitude Valley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fortitude Valley; Housing (desirability) favours Fortitude Valley; Crime rate favours Kangaroo Point (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kangaroo Point (Qld), Families → Kangaroo Point (Qld), Investment → Fortitude Valley, Best value → Fortitude Valley.