Overall score
Arana Hills
70.6/100
Ferny Hills
60.9/100
Arana Hills vs Ferny Hills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Arana Hills for value and schools; Ferny Hills for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arana HillsFerny Hills
Crime rate
Arana Hills
34.8 / 1k
Ferny Hills
16.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arana Hills
262
Ferny Hills
111
Population
Arana Hills
6,971
Ferny Hills
8,726
Metric leadArana Hills 7Ferny Hills 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFerny Hills
- Best for best valueArana Hills
- Best for best schoolsArana 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 | Arana Hills | Ferny Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.6/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 16.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 32 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 262 | 111 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 45.8% |
| Population | 6,971 | 8,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Arana Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Ferny Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks.
Arana Hills pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Ferny Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Arana Hills, while Ferny Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.