Which suburb is better for retirees, Douglas or Rasmussen?

Douglas ranks higher for retirees based on official suburb data.

Which suburb is better for investment, Douglas or Rasmussen?

Douglas ranks higher for investment based on official suburb data.

Which suburb is better for best value, Douglas or Rasmussen?

Douglas ranks higher for best value based on official suburb data.

Which suburb is better for best schools, Douglas or Rasmussen?

Douglas ranks higher for best schools based on official suburb data.

Douglas vs Rasmussen, QLD suburb comparison

Douglas for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

DouglasRasmussen

Overall score

Douglas

57.5/100

Rasmussen

45.3/100

Crime rate

Douglas

114.3 / 1k

Rasmussen

68.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Douglas

167

Rasmussen

Population

Douglas

7,780

Rasmussen

4,669

Metric leadDouglas 7Rasmussen 11 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 retireesDouglas
Best for investmentDouglas
Best for best valueDouglas
Best for best schoolsDouglas

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	Douglas	Rasmussen
Overall score	57.5/100	45.3/100
Housing (desirability)	71.4/100	65.0/100
Crime rate	114.3 / 1k	68.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools	3	3
Parks & reserves	14	10
Walkability	48.5/100	46.0/100
Nearby amenities	167	34
Population	7,780	4,669
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)	9/10	1/10

Comparison summary

Douglas is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Rasmussen is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

On the data, Douglas is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Rasmussen answers with a quieter safety profile. Douglas generally means more sought-after housing, while Rasmussen leans toward more approachable housing costs.

On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Douglas, while Rasmussen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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Last updated 20 August 2026 at 1:34 am AEST