Kippa-Ring vs Rothwell, QLD Suburb Comparison

Kippa-Ring for retirees; Rothwell for families and beach lifestyle.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Kippa-RingRothwell

Overall score

Kippa-Ring

44.2/100

Rothwell

49.2/100

Crime rate

Kippa-Ring

147.7 / 1k

Rothwell

112.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Kippa-Ring

235

Rothwell

176

Population

Kippa-Ring

9,745

Rothwell

7,538

Metric leadKippa-Ring 5Rothwell 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryKippa-RingRothwell
Overall score44.2/10049.2/100
Housing (desirability)67.4/10057.0/100
Crime rate147.7 / 1k112.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools22
Weather (desirability)31.2/10031.2/100
Parks & reserves1215
Public transport stops4123
Walkability80.0/10088.0/100
Nearby amenities235176
Green cover13.7%7.4%
Population9,7457,538
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/102/10

Comparison summary

Kippa-Ring is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Rothwell is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Rothwell is shaped by the coast, Kippa-Ring offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

Kippa-Ring pulls ahead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Rothwell is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.

On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rothwell, while Kippa-Ring 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.

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