Overall score
Keppel Sands
25.7/100
Zilzie
29.7/100
Keppel Sands vs Zilzie, QLD suburb comparison
Keppel Sands for schools; Zilzie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Keppel SandsZilzie
Crime rate
Keppel Sands
45.9 / 1k
Zilzie
26.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keppel Sands
5
Zilzie
2
Population
Keppel Sands
374
Zilzie
2,846
Metric leadKeppel Sands 1Zilzie 43 tiedacross 8 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 familiesZilzie
- Best for investmentZilzie
- Best for best valueZilzie
- Best for best schoolsKeppel Sands
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 | 25.7/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.5/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 26.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 2 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Keppel Sands if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Zilzie for retirees and families.