Overall score
Kinka Beach
33.1/100
Zilzie
38.1/100
Kinka Beach vs Zilzie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kinka Beach for investment and schools; Zilzie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kinka BeachZilzie
Crime rate
Kinka Beach
64.4 / 1k
Zilzie
41.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinka Beach
13
Zilzie
9
Population
Kinka Beach
674
Zilzie
2,846
Metric leadKinka Beach 3Zilzie 42 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 retireesZilzie
- Best for familiesZilzie
- Best for investmentKinka Beach
- 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 | Zilzie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.4 / 1k | 41.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Population | 674 | 2,846 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kinka Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Zilzie is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Kinka Beach pulls ahead on walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Zilzie is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community. Kinka Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Zilzie leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Zilzie, 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.