Overall score
Orange
42.5/100
Caboolture
29.0/100
Orange for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Orange
42.5/100
Caboolture
29.0/100
Crime rate
Orange
94.4 / 1k
Caboolture
92.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orange
25
Caboolture
63
Population
Orange
41,232
Caboolture
29,534
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Orange | Caboolture |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 92.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 54 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 1,535 | 82 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 250 | — |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 13.0% |
| Population | 41,232 | 29,534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Across states, Orange is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, whereas Caboolture is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby. Orange sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Caboolture is in a middle-ring position.
Orange tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Caboolture stands out for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Orange if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Caboolture for investors.
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.