Overall score
Cannon Hill
62.9/100
Murarrie
39.8/100
Cannon Hill vs Murarrie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cannon Hill for retirees and families; Murarrie for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cannon HillMurarrie
Crime rate
Cannon Hill
66.1 / 1k
Murarrie
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannon Hill
192
Murarrie
76
Population
Cannon Hill
6,701
Murarrie
4,946
Metric leadCannon Hill 8Murarrie 22 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 retireesCannon Hill
- Best for familiesCannon Hill
- Best for investmentMurarrie
- Best for best valueCannon Hill
- Best for best schoolsCannon Hill
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 | Cannon Hill | Murarrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.7/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.1 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 76 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,701 | 4,946 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Cannon Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Murarrie is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Cannon Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Murarrie is the better pick for parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cannon Hill, while Murarrie 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.