Overall score
Kelvin Grove
68.3/100
Milton
59.1/100
Kelvin Grove vs Milton, QLD suburb comparison
Kelvin Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kelvin GroveMilton
Crime rate
Kelvin Grove
29.5 / 1k
Milton
49.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kelvin Grove
331
Milton
255
Population
Kelvin Grove
7,909
Milton
3,144
Metric leadKelvin Grove 7Milton 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKelvin Grove
- Best for familiesKelvin Grove
- Best for investmentKelvin Grove
- Best for best valueKelvin Grove
- Best for best schoolsKelvin Grove
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 | Kelvin Grove | Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 8.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.5 / 1k | 49.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 31 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 255 |
| Population | 7,909 | 3,144 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kelvin Grove is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Milton is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kelvin Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Milton is the better pick for public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kelvin Grove, while Milton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.