Overall score
Kuraby
62.8/100
Sunnybank Hills
72.3/100
Kuraby for retirees; Sunnybank Hills for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kuraby
62.8/100
Sunnybank Hills
72.3/100
Crime rate
Kuraby
19.3 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kuraby
111
Sunnybank Hills
491
Population
Kuraby
8,737
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kuraby | Sunnybank Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.8/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.3 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 60 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 491 |
| Population | 8,737 | 18,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Kuraby reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Sunnybank Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Sunnybank Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Kuraby keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Kuraby is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Sunnybank Hills answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Retirees may find Kuraby the better fit, while families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sunnybank Hills.