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Cannon Valley vs Sugarloaf, QLD suburb comparison

Cannon Valley for retirees and investment; Sugarloaf for families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Cannon ValleySugarloaf

Overall score

Cannon Valley

39.8/100

Sugarloaf

30.7/100

Crime rate

Cannon Valley

45.1 / 1k

Sugarloaf

45.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cannon Valley

6

Sugarloaf

0

Population

Cannon Valley

1,131

Sugarloaf

310

Metric leadCannon Valley 6Sugarloaf 1across 7 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryCannon ValleySugarloaf
Overall score39.8/10030.7/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10048.1/100
Crime rate45.1 / 1k45.0 / 1k
Parks & reserves1—
Walkability6.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities60
Population1,131310
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/106/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Cannon Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Sugarloaf is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

Cannon Valley tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Sugarloaf stands out for a country-town feel.

On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Cannon Valley, while Sugarloaf remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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