Overall score
Byfield
27.9/100
Farnborough
35.0/100
Byfield vs Farnborough, QLD Suburb Comparison
Byfield for families; Farnborough for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ByfieldFarnborough
Crime rate
Byfield
64.2 / 1k
Farnborough
62.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Byfield
4
Farnborough
4
Population
Byfield
323
Farnborough
469
Metric leadByfield 1Farnborough 54 tiedacross 10 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 familiesByfield
- Best for beach lifestyleFarnborough
- 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 | 27.9/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.2 / 1k | 62.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| 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, overall desirability, and a larger local community. On housing, Byfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Farnborough.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Farnborough, while Byfield 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.