Kirwan vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kirwan | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.2 / 1k | 159.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 5 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 415 |
| Population | 20,780 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for familiesKirwan
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentKirwan
- Best for best valueKirwan
- Best for best schoolsKirwan
Comparison summary
Kirwan and Townsville City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kirwan leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kirwan; Housing (desirability) favours Kirwan; Crime rate favours Kirwan. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Townsville City, Families → Kirwan, Beach lifestyle → Townsville City, Investment → Kirwan.