Overall score
Kirkwood
44.8/100
O'Connell
30.9/100
Kirkwood vs O'Connell, QLD suburb comparison
Kirkwood for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KirkwoodO'Connell
Crime rate
Kirkwood
52.6 / 1k
O'Connell
52.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kirkwood
8
O'Connell
0
Population
Kirkwood
2,513
O'Connell
399
Metric leadKirkwood 6O'Connell 1across 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kirkwood is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe, and O'Connell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Kirkwood is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; O'Connell answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Kirkwood sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in O'Connell.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kirkwood, while O'Connell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.