Overall score
Doonan
33.3/100
Verrierdale
23.3/100
Doonan vs Verrierdale, QLD suburb comparison
Doonan for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DoonanVerrierdale
Crime rate
Doonan
21.2 / 1k
Verrierdale
21.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doonan
13
Verrierdale
0
Population
Doonan
3,727
Verrierdale
809
Metric leadDoonan 7Verrierdale 0across 7 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 | Doonan | Verrierdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.0/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.2 / 1k | 21.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 0 |
| Population | 3,727 | 809 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Doonan is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Verrierdale is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Doonan holds the clearer edge on housing affordability and walkability, while Verrierdale is closer across the remaining categories. On housing, Doonan sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Verrierdale.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Doonan, while Verrierdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.