Overall score
Brandon
37.4/100
McDesme
37.7/100
Brandon vs McDesme, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brandon for retirees and families; McDesme for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrandonMcDesme
Crime rate
Brandon
50.3 / 1k
McDesme
96.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandon
15
McDesme
0
Population
Brandon
1,088
McDesme
254
Metric leadBrandon 5McDesme 22 tiedacross 9 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 | Brandon | McDesme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 96.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 7.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,088 | 254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Brandon is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while McDesme is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Brandon pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas McDesme is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Brandon sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in McDesme.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brandon, while McDesme 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.