Overall score
Caboolture
28.8/100
Craigieburn
44.1/100
Caboolture vs Craigieburn Suburb Comparison (QLD vs VIC)
Craigieburn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CabooltureCraigieburn
Crime rate
Caboolture
93.7 / 1k
Craigieburn
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caboolture
63
Craigieburn
928
Population
Caboolture
29,534
Craigieburn
65,178
Metric leadCaboolture 2Craigieburn 10across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCraigieburn
- Best for familiesCraigieburn
- Best for best valueCraigieburn
- Best for best schoolsCraigieburn
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 | Caboolture | Craigieburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.8/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.3/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.7 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 73 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 231 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 928 |
| Planning activity | — | 190 |
| Green cover | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| Population | 29,534 | 65,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Caboolture (QLD) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Craigieburn (VIC) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Caboolture tends to lead on excellent public transport, plus rapid growth and new development, while Craigieburn stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Caboolture generally means more sought-after housing, while Craigieburn leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Craigieburn, while Caboolture 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.