Overall score
Kirkwood
43.6/100
New Auckland
35.5/100
Kirkwood vs New Auckland, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kirkwood for value and schools; New Auckland for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KirkwoodNew Auckland
Crime rate
Kirkwood
85.5 / 1k
New Auckland
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kirkwood
29
New Auckland
29
Population
Kirkwood
2,513
New Auckland
5,266
Metric leadKirkwood 4New Auckland 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNew Auckland
- Best for familiesNew Auckland
- Best for best valueKirkwood
- Best for best schoolsKirkwood
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 | Kirkwood | New Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 29 |
| Green cover | 59.2% | 12.1% |
| Population | 2,513 | 5,266 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kirkwood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and New Auckland is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Kirkwood pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas New Auckland is the better pick for parks and reserves, plus a larger local community.
Choose Kirkwood if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward New Auckland for households prioritising schools.
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.