Overall score
Aspley
79.1/100
Fitzgibbon
58.4/100
Aspley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aspley
79.1/100
Fitzgibbon
58.4/100
Crime rate
Aspley
35.6 / 1k
Fitzgibbon
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspley
287
Fitzgibbon
141
Population
Aspley
12,871
Fitzgibbon
6,296
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 | Fitzgibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 79.1/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 287 | 141 |
| Population | 12,871 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Aspley reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Fitzgibbon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Aspley pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Fitzgibbon is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Aspley, while Fitzgibbon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.