Calamvale vs Parkinson, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Calamvale | Parkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78.3/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.8 / 1k | 15.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 15 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 266 | 68 |
| Population | 17,994 | 11,148 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Calamvale and Parkinson offer different strengths across official suburb data. Calamvale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Calamvale; Crime rate favours Parkinson; Parks & reserves favours Calamvale. Quick verdicts: Families → Calamvale, Best value → Calamvale, Best schools → Calamvale.