Overall score
Armstrong Creek
65.8/100
Laceys Creek
59.1/100
Armstrong Creek vs Laceys Creek, QLD suburb comparison
Armstrong Creek for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Armstrong CreekLaceys Creek
Crime rate
Armstrong Creek
6.6 / 1k
Laceys Creek
11.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Armstrong Creek
1
Laceys Creek
2
Population
Armstrong Creek
328
Laceys Creek
280
Metric leadArmstrong Creek 4Laceys Creek 12 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesArmstrong Creek
- Best for best valueArmstrong Creek
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 | Armstrong Creek | Laceys Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.8/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.6 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 328 | 280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Armstrong Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Laceys Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Armstrong Creek is stronger for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability; Laceys Creek answers with nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Armstrong Creek, while Laceys Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.