Overall score
Cannon Hill
71.4/100
Murarrie
48.8/100
Cannon Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cannon Hill
71.4/100
Murarrie
48.8/100
Crime rate
Cannon Hill
40.4 / 1k
Murarrie
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannon Hill
187
Murarrie
73
Population
Cannon Hill
6,701
Murarrie
4,946
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 | Cannon Hill | Murarrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.4/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.4 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 73 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 6,701 | 4,946 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 and schools and education options, whereas Murarrie is the better pick for parks and reserves.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Cannon Hill, while Murarrie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.