Glen Eden vs Kirkwood, QLD Suburb Comparison

Glen Eden for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Glen EdenKirkwood

Overall score

Glen Eden

47.7/100

Kirkwood

43.6/100

Crime rate

Glen Eden

85.4 / 1k

Kirkwood

85.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glen Eden

38

Kirkwood

29

Population

Glen Eden

2,918

Kirkwood

2,513

Metric leadGlen Eden 6Kirkwood 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGlen EdenKirkwood
Overall score47.7/10043.6/100
Housing (desirability)49.9/10041.8/100
Crime rate85.4 / 1k85.5 / 1k
Weather (desirability)11.8/10011.8/100
Parks & reserves52
Walkability3.5/10028.5/100
Nearby amenities3829
Green cover55.8%59.2%
Population2,9182,513
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/105/10

Comparison summary

Glen Eden is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Kirkwood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.

On the data, Glen Eden is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Kirkwood answers with walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Glen Eden, while Kirkwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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.

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