Overall score
Caboolture South
39.9/100
Morayfield
32.8/100
Caboolture South vs Morayfield, QLD Suburb Comparison
Caboolture South for families; Morayfield for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caboolture SouthMorayfield
Crime rate
Caboolture South
93.7 / 1k
Morayfield
113.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caboolture South
180
Morayfield
58
Population
Caboolture South
7,539
Morayfield
24,898
Metric leadCaboolture South 6Morayfield 51 tiedacross 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 familiesCaboolture South
- Best for investmentMorayfield
- Best for best valueMorayfield
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 South | Morayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.7 / 1k | 113.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 50 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 180 | 58 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 9.6% |
| Population | 7,539 | 24,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Caboolture South is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Morayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Caboolture South tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Morayfield stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Morayfield, while Caboolture South 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.