Overall score
Kinka Beach
24.3/100
Zilzie
28.9/100
Kinka Beach vs Zilzie, QLD suburb comparison
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
37.5 / 1k
Zilzie
26.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinka Beach
10
Zilzie
2
Population
Kinka Beach
674
Zilzie
2,846
Metric leadKinka Beach 2Zilzie 32 tiedacross 7 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 | Kinka Beach | Zilzie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.3/100 | 28.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.3/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.5 / 1k | 26.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 2 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Zilzie is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
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.