Overall score
Carseldine
67.7/100
Zillmere
65.2/100
Carseldine vs Zillmere, QLD suburb comparison
Carseldine for retirees; Zillmere for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarseldineZillmere
Crime rate
Carseldine
35.6 / 1k
Zillmere
35.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carseldine
178
Zillmere
135
Population
Carseldine
10,093
Zillmere
9,323
Metric leadCarseldine 6Zillmere 22 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 retireesCarseldine
- Best for familiesZillmere
- Best for best schoolsZillmere
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 | Carseldine | Zillmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.7/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 35.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 59 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 135 |
| Population | 10,093 | 9,323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Carseldine reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Zillmere is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Carseldine pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Zillmere is the better pick for public transport access. On housing, Carseldine sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Zillmere.
Choose Carseldine if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Zillmere for families and households prioritising schools.