Overall score
Dayboro
67.6/100
Laceys Creek
52.1/100
Dayboro vs Laceys Creek, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dayboro for retirees and families; Laceys Creek for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DayboroLaceys Creek
Crime rate
Dayboro
19.4 / 1k
Laceys Creek
20.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dayboro
71
Laceys Creek
3
Population
Dayboro
2,376
Laceys Creek
280
Metric leadDayboro 6Laceys Creek 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDayboro
- Best for familiesDayboro
- Best for investmentLaceys Creek
- Best for best valueDayboro
- Best for best schoolsLaceys Creek
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 | Dayboro | Laceys Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.6/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.4 / 1k | 20.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 39.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 3 |
| Green cover | 18.5% | 0.1% |
| Population | 2,376 | 280 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Dayboro is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Laceys Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Dayboro sits among greener hillside streets, while Laceys Creek keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dayboro tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Laceys Creek stands out for a quieter safety profile.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Dayboro the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Laceys Creek.
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.