Overall score
Bundaberg Central
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Pialba
59.2/100
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
40.5 / 1k
Pialba
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundaberg Central
868
Pialba
160
Population
Bundaberg Central
162
Pialba
4,151
Metric leadBundaberg Central 5Pialba 11 tiedacross 7 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 | — | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 868 | 160 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Pialba answers with a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pialba, while Bundaberg Central remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.