Overall score
Joyner
43.0/100
Kurwongbah
46.4/100
Joyner vs Kurwongbah, QLD Suburb Comparison
Joyner for families and investment; Kurwongbah for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JoynerKurwongbah
Crime rate
Joyner
48.2 / 1k
Kurwongbah
48.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Joyner
29
Kurwongbah
2
Population
Joyner
3,600
Kurwongbah
1,552
Metric leadJoyner 8Kurwongbah 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesJoyner
- Best for investmentJoyner
- Best for best schoolsKurwongbah
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 | Joyner | Kurwongbah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.4/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Population | 3,600 | 1,552 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Joyner is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Kurwongbah is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Joyner pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Kurwongbah is the better pick for an emerging neighbourhood.
Households prioritising schools may find Joyner the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Kurwongbah.
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.