Overall score
Anstead
55.7/100
Mount Crosby
49.9/100
Anstead vs Mount Crosby, QLD Suburb Comparison
Anstead for schools; Mount Crosby for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadMount Crosby
Crime rate
Anstead
12.0 / 1k
Mount Crosby
56.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
20
Mount Crosby
27
Population
Anstead
1,522
Mount Crosby
1,860
Metric leadAnstead 3Mount Crosby 52 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 familiesMount Crosby
- Best for best schoolsAnstead
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 | Anstead | Mount Crosby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 56.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 27 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Population | 1,522 | 1,860 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Anstead reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Mount Crosby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Crosby sits among greener hillside streets, while Anstead keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Anstead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Mount Crosby is the better pick for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Choose Anstead if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Mount Crosby for households prioritising schools.
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.