Overall score
Alberton
32.9/100
Woongoolba
39.6/100
Alberton vs Woongoolba, QLD suburb comparison
Woongoolba for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlbertonWoongoolba
Crime rate
Alberton
73.7 / 1k
Woongoolba
73.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alberton
6
Woongoolba
1
Population
Alberton
547
Woongoolba
282
Metric leadAlberton 3Woongoolba 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWoongoolba
- Best for best valueWoongoolba
- Best for best schoolsWoongoolba
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 | Alberton | Woongoolba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.7 / 1k | 73.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 1 |
| Population | 547 | 282 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alberton is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Woongoolba is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Alberton sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Woongoolba is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Alberton tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community, while Woongoolba stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Alberton generally means more mid-market housing value, while Woongoolba leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Woongoolba, while Alberton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.