Overall score
Doonan
47.6/100
Weyba Downs
46.8/100
Doonan vs Weyba Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Weyba Downs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DoonanWeyba Downs
Crime rate
Doonan
37.4 / 1k
Weyba Downs
37.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doonan
15
Weyba Downs
1
Population
Doonan
3,727
Weyba Downs
352
Metric leadDoonan 6Weyba Downs 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWeyba Downs
- Best for investmentWeyba Downs
- Best for best valueWeyba Downs
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 | Weyba Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.9/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.4 / 1k | 37.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Population | 3,727 | 352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Doonan is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Weyba Downs is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Doonan pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Weyba Downs is the better pick for housing affordability. On housing, Doonan sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Weyba Downs.
Choose Doonan if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Weyba Downs for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.