Overall score
Calamvale
62.3/100
Sunnybank Hills
55.2/100
Calamvale vs Sunnybank Hills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Calamvale for retirees and families; Sunnybank Hills for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CalamvaleSunnybank Hills
Crime rate
Calamvale
38.3 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
78.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Calamvale
265
Sunnybank Hills
492
Population
Calamvale
17,994
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Metric leadCalamvale 7Sunnybank Hills 41 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 retireesCalamvale
- Best for familiesCalamvale
- Best for investmentSunnybank Hills
- Best for best valueCalamvale
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 | Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.3 / 1k | 78.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 265 | 492 |
| Green cover | 13.0% | 6.7% |
| Population | 17,994 | 18,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Calamvale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Sunnybank Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Sunnybank Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Calamvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Calamvale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Sunnybank Hills stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Calamvale, while Sunnybank Hills 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.