Overall score
Douglas
57.5/100
Townsville City
53.4/100
Douglas vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Douglas for investment and value; Townsville City for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DouglasTownsville City
Crime rate
Douglas
114.3 / 1k
Townsville City
190.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Douglas
167
Townsville City
415
Population
Douglas
7,780
Townsville City
2,945
Metric leadDouglas 5Townsville City 31 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 familiesTownsville City
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentDouglas
- Best for best valueDouglas
- Best for best schoolsTownsville City
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 | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 114.3 / 1k | 190.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 5 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 167 | 415 |
| Population | 7,780 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Douglas is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Townsville City is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Townsville City leans into coastal living, while Douglas feels more inland and suburban in character.
Douglas pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Townsville City is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Douglas the better fit, while families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Townsville City.