Overall score
Kelvin Grove
68.3/100
Spring Hill
59.6/100
Kelvin Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kelvin Grove
68.3/100
Spring Hill
59.6/100
Crime rate
Kelvin Grove
29.5 / 1k
Spring Hill
330.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kelvin Grove
331
Spring Hill
288
Population
Kelvin Grove
7,909
Spring Hill
6,593
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kelvin Grove | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 10.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.5 / 1k | 330.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 288 |
| Population | 7,909 | 6,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Kelvin Grove is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Spring Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kelvin Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Spring Hill is the better pick for public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kelvin Grove, while Spring Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.