Overall score
Kingsholme
40.4/100
Willow Vale
31.3/100
Kingsholme vs Willow Vale, QLD suburb comparison
Kingsholme for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingsholmeWillow Vale
Crime rate
Kingsholme
20.6 / 1k
Willow Vale
29.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingsholme
0
Willow Vale
8
Population
Kingsholme
782
Willow Vale
2,279
Metric leadKingsholme 4Willow Vale 4across 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 retireesKingsholme
- Best for familiesKingsholme
- Best for investmentKingsholme
- Best for best valueKingsholme
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 | Kingsholme | Willow Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.6 / 1k | 29.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 8 |
| Population | 782 | 2,279 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kingsholme is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Willow Vale is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Kingsholme is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Willow Vale answers with parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kingsholme, while Willow Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.