Overall score
Grange
65.8/100
Kelvin Grove
68.3/100
Grange for retirees and investment; Kelvin Grove for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grange
65.8/100
Kelvin Grove
68.3/100
Crime rate
Grange
36.0 / 1k
Kelvin Grove
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grange
105
Kelvin Grove
331
Population
Grange
4,615
Kelvin Grove
7,909
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Grange | Kelvin Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.8/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 15.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 29 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 331 |
| Population | 4,615 | 7,909 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Kelvin Grove is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Grange is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Kelvin Grove answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Retirees and investors may find Grange the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kelvin Grove.