Overall score
Algester
64.3/100
Sunnybank Hills
72.1/100
Algester vs Sunnybank Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Algester for retirees; Sunnybank Hills for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlgesterSunnybank Hills
Crime rate
Algester
18.5 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
49.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Algester
103
Sunnybank Hills
491
Population
Algester
9,020
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Metric leadAlgester 1Sunnybank Hills 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlgester
- Best for familiesSunnybank Hills
- Best for best valueSunnybank Hills
- Best for best schoolsSunnybank Hills
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 | Sunnybank Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.3/100 | 72.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.5 / 1k | 49.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 60 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 491 |
| Population | 9,020 | 18,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Algester is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sunnybank Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Sunnybank Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Algester keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Algester is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Sunnybank Hills answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sunnybank Hills, while Algester remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.