Overall score
Kin Kora
47.6/100
South Gladstone
38.5/100
Kin Kora vs South Gladstone, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kin Kora for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kin KoraSouth Gladstone
Crime rate
Kin Kora
85.5 / 1k
South Gladstone
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kin Kora
25
South Gladstone
47
Population
Kin Kora
2,396
South Gladstone
3,476
Metric leadKin Kora 3South Gladstone 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kin Kora | South Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 47 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Population | 2,396 | 3,476 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Kin Kora reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; South Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Kin Kora is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; South Gladstone answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kin Kora, while South Gladstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.