Overall score
Dakabin
54.2/100
Petrie
48.5/100
Dakabin vs Petrie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dakabin for retirees and families; Petrie for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DakabinPetrie
Crime rate
Dakabin
48.6 / 1k
Petrie
103.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dakabin
164
Petrie
241
Population
Dakabin
5,275
Petrie
8,722
Metric leadDakabin 2Petrie 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Dakabin | Petrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.6 / 1k | 103.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 31 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 241 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Population | 5,275 | 8,722 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Dakabin reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Petrie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Dakabin pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Petrie is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Dakabin the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Petrie.
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.