Overall score
Acacia Ridge
45.4/100
Archerfield
44.8/100
Acacia Ridge for retirees; Archerfield for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Ridge
45.4/100
Archerfield
44.8/100
Crime rate
Acacia Ridge
96.7 / 1k
Archerfield
155.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Ridge
214
Archerfield
88
Population
Acacia Ridge
7,486
Archerfield
533
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 | Acacia Ridge | Archerfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 155.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 15 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 88 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Population | 7,486 | 533 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Acacia Ridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Archerfield is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Acacia Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Archerfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Acacia Ridge is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Archerfield answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Acacia Ridge if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Archerfield for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.