Overall score
Birtinya
59.2/100
Parrearra
46.0/100
Birtinya vs Parrearra, QLD Suburb Comparison
Birtinya for retirees and value; Parrearra for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BirtinyaParrearra
Crime rate
Birtinya
47.0 / 1k
Parrearra
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birtinya
211
Parrearra
77
Population
Birtinya
4,378
Parrearra
4,661
Metric leadBirtinya 6Parrearra 33 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 | Birtinya | Parrearra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.2/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.0 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 13 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 211 | 77 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Population | 4,378 | 4,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Birtinya reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Parrearra is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Birtinya pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Parrearra is the better pick for public transport access and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Birtinya, while Parrearra 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.