Overall score
Fortitude Valley
48.9/100
Kelvin Grove
61.9/100
Fortitude Valley vs Kelvin Grove, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kelvin Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fortitude ValleyKelvin Grove
Crime rate
Fortitude Valley
331.5 / 1k
Kelvin Grove
48.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fortitude Valley
543
Kelvin Grove
356
Population
Fortitude Valley
9,708
Kelvin Grove
7,909
Metric leadFortitude Valley 3Kelvin Grove 54 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 retireesKelvin Grove
- Best for familiesKelvin Grove
- Best for investmentKelvin Grove
- Best for best valueKelvin Grove
- Best for best schoolsKelvin Grove
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 | Fortitude Valley | Kelvin Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.5 / 1k | 48.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 543 | 356 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| Population | 9,708 | 7,909 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fortitude Valley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Kelvin Grove is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Fortitude Valley pulls ahead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Kelvin Grove is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Fortitude Valley suits investors more clearly, whereas Kelvin Grove is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.