Bray Park vs Petrie, QLD suburb comparison

Bray Park for retirees and families; Petrie for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Bray ParkPetrie

Overall score

Bray Park

66.1/100

Petrie

60.7/100

Crime rate

Bray Park

29.8 / 1k

Petrie

65.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Bray Park

117

Petrie

236

Population

Bray Park

10,271

Petrie

8,722

Metric leadBray Park 5Petrie 41 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.

CategoryBray ParkPetrie
Overall score66.1/10060.7/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate29.8 / 1k65.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools76
Parks & reserves915
Public transport stops6031
Walkability72.0/10092.0/100
Nearby amenities117236
Population10,2718,722
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Bray Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Petrie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Bray Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Petrie stands out for parks and reserves and walkability. Bray Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while Petrie leans toward more sought-after housing.

Bray Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Petrie is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.

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