Overall score
Algester
55.4/100
Pallara
40.8/100
Algester vs Pallara, QLD Suburb Comparison
Algester for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlgesterPallara
Crime rate
Algester
28.4 / 1k
Pallara
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Algester
103
Pallara
57
Population
Algester
9,020
Pallara
3,861
Metric leadAlgester 9Pallara 21 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 | Algester | Pallara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.4 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 10 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 57 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 17.3% |
| Population | 9,020 | 3,861 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Algester is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Pallara is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Algester is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Pallara answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Algester the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Pallara.
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.