Overall score
Cannonvale
36.3/100
Mandalay
32.7/100
Cannonvale vs Mandalay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cannonvale for retirees and families; Mandalay for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CannonvaleMandalay
Crime rate
Cannonvale
127.7 / 1k
Mandalay
129.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannonvale
132
Mandalay
7
Population
Cannonvale
6,596
Mandalay
338
Metric leadCannonvale 7Mandalay 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCannonvale
- Best for familiesCannonvale
- Best for investmentCannonvale
- Best for best valueMandalay
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 | Cannonvale | Mandalay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 32.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 129.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 7 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 53.9% |
| Population | 6,596 | 338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Cannonvale is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Mandalay is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cannonvale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Mandalay is the better pick for housing affordability. Cannonvale generally means more sought-after housing, while Mandalay leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Cannonvale suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mandalay is the stronger match for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.