Overall score
Joyner
46.4/100
Kurwongbah
41.4/100
Joyner vs Kurwongbah, QLD suburb comparison
Joyner for schools; Kurwongbah for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JoynerKurwongbah
Crime rate
Joyner
28.6 / 1k
Kurwongbah
29.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Joyner
25
Kurwongbah
0
Population
Joyner
3,600
Kurwongbah
1,552
Metric leadJoyner 8Kurwongbah 01 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKurwongbah
- Best for best schoolsJoyner
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 | 46.4/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.6 / 1k | 29.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 3,600 | 1,552 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Joyner is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, while Kurwongbah is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Joyner holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Kurwongbah is closer across the remaining categories.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Kurwongbah, while Joyner remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.