Overall score
Golden Beach
41.4/100
Kings Beach
39.9/100
Golden Beach vs Kings Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Kings Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden BeachKings Beach
Crime rate
Golden Beach
26.9 / 1k
Kings Beach
26.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Beach
74
Kings Beach
131
Population
Golden Beach
5,646
Kings Beach
3,042
Metric leadGolden Beach 5Kings Beach 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKings Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleKings Beach
- Best for investmentKings Beach
- Best for best valueKings 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 | Golden Beach | Kings Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.7/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.9 / 1k | 26.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 4 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 131 |
| Population | 5,646 | 3,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Beach is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Kings Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Kings Beach leans into coastal living, while Golden Beach feels more inland and suburban in character.
Golden Beach pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Kings Beach is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Golden Beach if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Kings Beach for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.