Overall score
Dalby
31.6/100
Toowoomba City
55.7/100
Dalby vs Toowoomba City, QLD Suburb Comparison
Toowoomba City for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DalbyToowoomba City
Crime rate
Dalby
125.7 / 1k
Toowoomba City
109.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dalby
6
Toowoomba City
656
Population
Dalby
12,758
Toowoomba City
2,321
Metric leadDalby 1Toowoomba City 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesToowoomba City
- Best for familiesToowoomba City
- Best for investmentToowoomba City
- Best for best schoolsToowoomba City
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 | Dalby | Toowoomba City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.6/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 125.7 / 1k | 109.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.6/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 656 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Population | 12,758 | 2,321 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Dalby is a quieter established suburb with space and a country-town pace, while Toowoomba City is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Dalby is stronger for housing affordability and a larger local community; Toowoomba City answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
Choose Dalby if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Toowoomba City for 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.