Acacia Ridge vs Algester, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Acacia Ridge | Algester |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.5/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.6 / 1k | 15.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 31 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 103 |
| Population | 7,486 | 9,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAlgester
- Best for investmentAlgester
- Best for best valueAlgester
- Best for best schoolsAcacia Ridge
Comparison summary
Acacia Ridge and Algester offer different strengths across official suburb data. Algester leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Algester; Housing (desirability) favours Algester; Crime rate favours Algester. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Algester, Investment → Algester, Best value → Algester, Best schools → Acacia Ridge.