Overall score
Kurwongbah
46.4/100
Whiteside
46.4/100
Kurwongbah vs Whiteside, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kurwongbah for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurwongbahWhiteside
Crime rate
Kurwongbah
48.3 / 1k
Whiteside
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurwongbah
2
Whiteside
1
Population
Kurwongbah
1,552
Whiteside
810
Metric leadKurwongbah 5Whiteside 32 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 retireesKurwongbah
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 | Kurwongbah | Whiteside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Population | 1,552 | 810 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kurwongbah reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Whiteside is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Kurwongbah tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Whiteside stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Kurwongbah generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Whiteside leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Whiteside, while Kurwongbah 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.