Overall score
Dayboro
76.1/100
Laceys Creek
58.9/100
Dayboro vs Laceys Creek, QLD suburb comparison
Dayboro for value and schools; Laceys Creek for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DayboroLaceys Creek
Crime rate
Dayboro
10.0 / 1k
Laceys Creek
11.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dayboro
62
Laceys Creek
2
Population
Dayboro
2,376
Laceys Creek
280
Metric leadDayboro 5Laceys Creek 02 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLaceys Creek
- Best for best valueDayboro
- Best for best schoolsDayboro
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 | 76.1/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 37.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 62 | 2 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, 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.