Overall score
Donnybrook
29.4/100
Ningi
52.1/100
Donnybrook vs Ningi, QLD suburb comparison
Donnybrook for families; Ningi for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DonnybrookNingi
Crime rate
Donnybrook
54.8 / 1k
Ningi
22.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Donnybrook
6
Ningi
30
Population
Donnybrook
664
Ningi
5,349
Metric leadDonnybrook 0Ningi 9across 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 retireesNingi
- Best for familiesDonnybrook
- Best for investmentNingi
- Best for best valueNingi
- Best for best schoolsNingi
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 | Donnybrook | Ningi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.4/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.8 / 1k | 22.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 27 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 30 |
| Population | 664 | 5,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Donnybrook is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Ningi is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm. Donnybrook sits among greener hillside streets, while Ningi keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Donnybrook is stronger for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Ningi answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families may find Donnybrook the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Ningi.