Overall score
Surfers Paradise
42.8/100
Craigieburn
44.3/100
Surfers Paradise vs Craigieburn Suburb Comparison (QLD vs VIC)
Surfers Paradise for families and beach lifestyle; Craigieburn for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Surfers ParadiseCraigieburn
Crime rate
Surfers Paradise
159.4 / 1k
Craigieburn
58.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Surfers Paradise
1,422
Craigieburn
928
Population
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Craigieburn
65,178
Metric leadSurfers Paradise 3Craigieburn 81 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 retireesCraigieburn
- Best for familiesSurfers Paradise
- Best for beach lifestyleSurfers Paradise
- Best for investmentCraigieburn
- Best for best valueCraigieburn
- Best for best schoolsSurfers Paradise
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 | Surfers Paradise | Craigieburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.4 / 1k | 58.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 71 | 73 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 231 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,422 | 928 |
| Planning activity | — | 190 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 11.4% |
| Population | 26,412 | 65,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Surfers Paradise (QLD) is a beachside larger suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Craigieburn (VIC) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Surfers Paradise is shaped by the coast, Craigieburn offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Surfers Paradise tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Craigieburn stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Surfers Paradise sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Craigieburn.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Surfers Paradise the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Craigieburn.
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.