Overall score
Austinville
46.4/100
Mudgeeraba
50.2/100
Austinville vs Mudgeeraba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mudgeeraba for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustinvilleMudgeeraba
Crime rate
Austinville
39.4 / 1k
Mudgeeraba
39.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austinville
5
Mudgeeraba
19
Population
Austinville
403
Mudgeeraba
14,578
Metric leadAustinville 1Mudgeeraba 81 tiedacross 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 retireesMudgeeraba
- Best for investmentMudgeeraba
- Best for best valueMudgeeraba
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 | Austinville | Mudgeeraba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.6/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 39.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 19 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Population | 403 | 14,578 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Austinville is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Mudgeeraba is a sought-after metro established suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Austinville sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Mudgeeraba is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Austinville is stronger for a country-town feel and an emerging neighbourhood; Mudgeeraba answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Austinville sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mudgeeraba.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mudgeeraba, while Austinville 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.