Overall score
Caboolture South
39.9/100
Upper Caboolture
32.2/100
Caboolture South for retirees; Upper Caboolture for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Caboolture South
39.9/100
Upper Caboolture
32.2/100
Crime rate
Caboolture South
93.7 / 1k
Upper Caboolture
93.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caboolture South
180
Upper Caboolture
29
Population
Caboolture South
7,539
Upper Caboolture
5,087
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 | Caboolture South | Upper Caboolture |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.7 / 1k | 93.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 4 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 180 | 29 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 6.7% |
| Population | 7,539 | 5,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Caboolture South reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Upper Caboolture is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Caboolture South sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Upper Caboolture is further out with more breathing room.
Caboolture South pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Caboolture is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Caboolture South the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Upper Caboolture.
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.