Overall score
Alderley
63.9/100
Ashgrove
77.6/100
Alderley vs Ashgrove, QLD Suburb Comparison
Ashgrove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlderleyAshgrove
Crime rate
Alderley
56.8 / 1k
Ashgrove
30.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alderley
399
Ashgrove
722
Population
Alderley
6,748
Ashgrove
13,450
Metric leadAlderley 1Ashgrove 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Alderley | Ashgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.9/100 | 77.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 30.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 79 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 399 | 722 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 15.8% |
| Population | 6,748 | 13,450 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Alderley reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Ashgrove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Alderley pulls ahead on excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools, whereas Ashgrove is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashgrove, while Alderley 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.