Overall score
Kelso
36.2/100
Thuringowa Central
66.1/100
Kelso vs Thuringowa Central, QLD suburb comparison
Thuringowa Central for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KelsoThuringowa Central
Crime rate
Kelso
68.2 / 1k
Thuringowa Central
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kelso
8
Thuringowa Central
138
Population
Kelso
10,599
Thuringowa Central
1,953
Metric leadKelso 2Thuringowa Central 7across 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 retireesThuringowa Central
- Best for familiesThuringowa Central
- Best for investmentThuringowa Central
- Best for best valueThuringowa Central
- Best for best schoolsThuringowa Central
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 | Kelso | Thuringowa Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.2 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 138 |
| Population | 10,599 | 1,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Kelso reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Thuringowa Central is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Kelso is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Thuringowa Central answers with housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Thuringowa Central, while Kelso remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.