Overall score
Kinka Beach
33.1/100
Mulambin
29.1/100
Kinka Beach vs Mulambin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kinka Beach for investment and schools; Mulambin for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kinka BeachMulambin
Crime rate
Kinka Beach
64.4 / 1k
Mulambin
64.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinka Beach
13
Mulambin
10
Population
Kinka Beach
674
Mulambin
917
Metric leadKinka Beach 4Mulambin 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMulambin
- Best for beach lifestyleMulambin
- Best for investmentKinka Beach
- Best for best valueMulambin
- Best for best schoolsKinka Beach
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 | Kinka Beach | Mulambin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.4 / 1k | 64.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 674 | 917 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Kinka Beach reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Mulambin is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Mulambin is shaped by the coast, Kinka Beach offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Kinka Beach is stronger for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Mulambin answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. Kinka Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Mulambin leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mulambin, while Kinka Beach 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.