Overall score
Chelmer
49.7/100
Fig Tree Pocket
63.0/100
Chelmer vs Fig Tree Pocket, QLD Suburb Comparison
Fig Tree Pocket for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChelmerFig Tree Pocket
Crime rate
Chelmer
65.0 / 1k
Fig Tree Pocket
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chelmer
40
Fig Tree Pocket
155
Population
Chelmer
3,325
Fig Tree Pocket
4,345
Metric leadChelmer 2Fig Tree Pocket 82 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 retireesFig Tree Pocket
- Best for familiesFig Tree Pocket
- Best for investmentFig Tree Pocket
- Best for best valueFig Tree Pocket
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 | Chelmer | Fig Tree Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.0 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 25 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 155 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Population | 3,325 | 4,345 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chelmer is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Fig Tree Pocket is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Chelmer is stronger for schools and education options; Fig Tree Pocket answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Fig Tree Pocket, while Chelmer remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.