Overall score
Anstead
48.7/100
Pullenvale
55.0/100
Anstead vs Pullenvale, QLD suburb comparison
Anstead for families; Pullenvale for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadPullenvale
Crime rate
Anstead
7.7 / 1k
Pullenvale
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
19
Pullenvale
5
Population
Anstead
1,522
Pullenvale
3,276
Metric leadAnstead 3Pullenvale 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPullenvale
- Best for familiesAnstead
- Best for best valuePullenvale
- Best for best schoolsPullenvale
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 | Pullenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 5 |
| Population | 1,522 | 3,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Anstead is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Pullenvale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Anstead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Pullenvale is the better pick for parks and reserves and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pullenvale, while Anstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.