Overall score
Kin Kora
47.6/100
West Gladstone
48.4/100
Kin Kora vs West Gladstone, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kin Kora for investment and schools; West Gladstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kin KoraWest Gladstone
Crime rate
Kin Kora
85.5 / 1k
West Gladstone
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kin Kora
25
West Gladstone
119
Population
Kin Kora
2,396
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadKin Kora 2West Gladstone 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Gladstone
- Best for familiesWest Gladstone
- Best for investmentKin Kora
- Best for best schoolsKin Kora
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 | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 11 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 119 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Population | 2,396 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Kin Kora reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; West Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Kin Kora pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas West Gladstone is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Kin Kora if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward West Gladstone for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.