Anstead vs Karana Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Anstead | Karana Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.6 / 1k | 30.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 43 |
| Population | 1,522 | 3,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAnstead
- Best for familiesAnstead
- Best for best valueKarana Downs
- Best for best schoolsKarana Downs
Comparison summary
Anstead and Karana Downs offer different strengths across official suburb data. Karana Downs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Karana Downs; Crime rate favours Anstead; Parks & reserves favours Karana Downs. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Anstead, Families → Anstead, Best value → Karana Downs, Best schools → Karana Downs.