Overall score
Anstead
55.7/100
Pullenvale
56.4/100
Anstead vs Pullenvale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Anstead for schools; Pullenvale for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadPullenvale
Crime rate
Anstead
12.0 / 1k
Pullenvale
14.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
20
Pullenvale
6
Population
Anstead
1,522
Pullenvale
3,276
Metric leadAnstead 5Pullenvale 32 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 retireesPullenvale
- 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 | Pullenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 14.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 6 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Population | 1,522 | 3,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Anstead is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Pullenvale is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
Anstead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Pullenvale is the better pick for parks and reserves, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
Choose Anstead if you are weighing families; lean toward Pullenvale 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.