Overall score
Archerfield
43.5/100
Durack
44.6/100
Archerfield vs Durack, QLD suburb comparison
Archerfield for investment and value; Durack for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArcherfieldDurack
Crime rate
Archerfield
97.0 / 1k
Durack
60.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Archerfield
85
Durack
71
Population
Archerfield
533
Durack
7,788
Metric leadArcherfield 3Durack 7across 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 familiesDurack
- Best for investmentArcherfield
- Best for best valueArcherfield
- Best for best schoolsDurack
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 | Archerfield | Durack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.5/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.0 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 22 |
| Walkability | 26.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 71 |
| Population | 533 | 7,788 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Archerfield is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Durack is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Archerfield is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Durack answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Archerfield the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Durack.