Overall score
Aspley
64.8/100
McDowall
58.3/100
Aspley vs McDowall, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aspley for investment and value; McDowall for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AspleyMcDowall
Crime rate
Aspley
59.3 / 1k
McDowall
60.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspley
296
McDowall
213
Population
Aspley
12,871
McDowall
7,612
Metric leadAspley 8McDowall 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Aspley | McDowall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.8/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 60.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 296 | 213 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 28.4% |
| Population | 12,871 | 7,612 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Aspley is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while McDowall is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Aspley is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access; McDowall answers with parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Aspley the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer McDowall.
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.