Overall score
Aspley
64.8/100
Carseldine
58.8/100
Aspley for investment and value; Carseldine for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aspley
64.8/100
Carseldine
58.8/100
Crime rate
Aspley
59.3 / 1k
Carseldine
59.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspley
296
Carseldine
181
Population
Aspley
12,871
Carseldine
10,093
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aspley | Carseldine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.8/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 59.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 296 | 181 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 14.7% |
| Population | 12,871 | 10,093 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Aspley reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Carseldine is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Aspley tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Carseldine stands out for parks and reserves.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Aspley, while Carseldine 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.