Overall score
Dulong
49.5/100
Mapleton
58.7/100
Dulong vs Mapleton, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dulong for value and schools; Mapleton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DulongMapleton
Crime rate
Dulong
50.1 / 1k
Mapleton
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulong
4
Mapleton
55
Population
Dulong
688
Mapleton
1,661
Metric leadDulong 2Mapleton 71 tiedacross 10 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 | Dulong | Mapleton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.5/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.0/100 | 78.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 55 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Population | 688 | 1,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Dulong is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Mapleton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Dulong tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mapleton stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. Dulong generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Mapleton leans toward more sought-after housing.
Dulong suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mapleton is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.