Overall score
Byfield
23.6/100
Farnborough
24.9/100
Byfield vs Farnborough, QLD suburb comparison
Farnborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ByfieldFarnborough
Crime rate
Byfield
36.7 / 1k
Farnborough
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Byfield
0
Farnborough
0
Population
Byfield
323
Farnborough
469
Metric leadByfield 1Farnborough 43 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFarnborough
- Best for familiesFarnborough
- Best for beach lifestyleFarnborough
- Best for investmentFarnborough
- Best for best valueFarnborough
- Best for best schoolsFarnborough
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 | Byfield | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23.6/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 323 | 469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Byfield reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Farnborough is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Farnborough is shaped by the coast, Byfield offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Byfield is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Farnborough answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Byfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Farnborough.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Farnborough, while Byfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.