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Cranbrook vs Douglas, QLD Suburb Comparison

Cranbrook for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CranbrookDouglas

Overall score

Cranbrook

44.7/100

Douglas

45.6/100

Crime rate

Cranbrook

184.2 / 1k

Douglas

184.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Cranbrook

123

Douglas

168

Population

Cranbrook

5,844

Douglas

7,780

Metric leadCranbrook 3Douglas 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryCranbrookDouglas
Overall score44.7/10045.6/100
Housing (desirability)60.6/10043.8/100
Crime rate184.2 / 1k184.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools63
Weather (desirability)19.8/10019.8/100
Parks & reserves914
Walkability66.5/10046.5/100
Nearby amenities123168
Green cover8.7%9.8%
Population5,8447,780
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/109/10

Comparison summary

Cranbrook reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Douglas is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.

Cranbrook tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and overall desirability, while Douglas stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Cranbrook sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Douglas.

Cranbrook suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Douglas is the stronger match for retirees and investors.

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.

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