Overall score
Bray Park
66.1/100
Lawnton
62.9/100
Bray Park vs Lawnton, QLD suburb comparison
Bray Park for retirees and families; Lawnton for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bray ParkLawnton
Crime rate
Bray Park
29.8 / 1k
Lawnton
65.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bray Park
117
Lawnton
181
Population
Bray Park
10,271
Lawnton
5,905
Metric leadBray Park 6Lawnton 22 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bray Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lawnton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bray Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Lawnton is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bray Park, while Lawnton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.