Overall score
Bundaberg Central
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Pialba
44.2/100
Bundaberg Central vs Pialba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pialba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bundaberg CentralPialba
Crime rate
Bundaberg Central
69.6 / 1k
Pialba
69.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundaberg Central
868
Pialba
165
Population
Bundaberg Central
162
Pialba
4,151
Metric leadBundaberg Central 6Pialba 11 tiedacross 8 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 | Bundaberg Central | Pialba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 75.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.6 / 1k | 69.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | — | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 868 | 165 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Population | 162 | 4,151 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bundaberg Central is a welcoming smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Pialba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Bundaberg Central is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability; Pialba answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. On housing, Bundaberg Central sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Pialba.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pialba, while Bundaberg Central 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.