Highworth vs Kureelpa, QLD Suburb Comparison

Kureelpa for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HighworthKureelpa

Overall score

Highworth

29.9/100

Kureelpa

47.7/100

Crime rate

Highworth

51.8 / 1k

Kureelpa

51.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Highworth

5

Kureelpa

4

Population

Highworth

348

Kureelpa

968

Metric leadHighworth 4Kureelpa 61 tiedacross 11 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.

CategoryHighworthKureelpa
Overall score29.9/10047.7/100
Housing (desirability)24.3/10054.5/100
Crime rate51.8 / 1k51.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools21
Weather (desirability)31.2/10031.2/100
Parks & reserves21
Walkability1.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities54
Green cover3.8%11.9%
Population348968
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/106/10

Comparison summary

Highworth reads as a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm; Kureelpa is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Highworth sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kureelpa is more regionally self-contained.

Highworth tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Kureelpa stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. Highworth generally means more approachable housing costs, while Kureelpa leans toward more mid-market housing value.

On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kureelpa, while Highworth 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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