Overall score
Keppel Sands
34.7/100
Zilzie
38.1/100
Keppel Sands vs Zilzie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Keppel Sands for families and investment; Zilzie for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Keppel SandsZilzie
Crime rate
Keppel Sands
71.6 / 1k
Zilzie
41.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keppel Sands
12
Zilzie
9
Population
Keppel Sands
374
Zilzie
2,846
Metric leadKeppel Sands 3Zilzie 34 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 retireesZilzie
- Best for familiesKeppel Sands
- Best for investmentKeppel Sands
- Best for best valueZilzie
- Best for best schoolsZilzie
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 | Keppel Sands | Zilzie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 41.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 9 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Population | 374 | 2,846 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Keppel Sands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Zilzie is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Keppel Sands tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Zilzie stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. Keppel Sands generally means more approachable housing costs, while Zilzie leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Keppel Sands if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Zilzie for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.