Overall score
Carseldine
58.8/100
Zillmere
52.7/100
Carseldine vs Zillmere, QLD Suburb Comparison
Carseldine for retirees and families; Zillmere for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarseldineZillmere
Crime rate
Carseldine
59.4 / 1k
Zillmere
59.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carseldine
181
Zillmere
139
Population
Carseldine
10,093
Zillmere
9,323
Metric leadCarseldine 7Zillmere 41 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 retireesCarseldine
- Best for familiesCarseldine
- Best for investmentCarseldine
- Best for best valueCarseldine
- 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 | 58.8/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.4 / 1k | 59.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 59 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 181 | 139 |
| Green cover | 14.7% | 10.4% |
| 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 parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Zillmere is the better pick for schools and education options, plus public transport access.
Choose Carseldine if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Zillmere for families and households prioritising schools.
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.