Herston vs Kelvin Grove, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Herston | Kelvin Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 15.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.0 / 1k | 27.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 29 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 331 |
| Population | 2,311 | 7,909 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKelvin Grove
- Best for familiesKelvin Grove
- Best for investmentHerston
- Best for best valueKelvin Grove
- Best for best schoolsKelvin Grove
Comparison summary
Herston and Kelvin Grove offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kelvin Grove leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kelvin Grove; Housing (desirability) favours Herston; Crime rate favours Kelvin Grove. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kelvin Grove, Families → Kelvin Grove, Investment → Herston, Best value → Kelvin Grove.