Aitkenvale vs Douglas, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Aitkenvale | Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.4 / 1k | 98.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 14 |
| Walkability | 58.5/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 167 |
| Population | 4,797 | 7,780 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDouglas
- Best for familiesAitkenvale
- Best for investmentDouglas
- Best for best valueDouglas
- Best for best schoolsAitkenvale
Comparison summary
Aitkenvale and Douglas (Townsville - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Douglas (Townsville - Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Douglas (Townsville - Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Douglas (Townsville - Qld); Crime rate favours Douglas (Townsville - Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Douglas (Townsville - Qld), Families → Aitkenvale, Investment → Douglas (Townsville - Qld), Best value → Douglas (Townsville - Qld).