Overall score
Eli Waters
34.1/100
Pialba
44.2/100
Eli Waters vs Pialba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Eli Waters for value and schools; Pialba for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eli WatersPialba
Crime rate
Eli Waters
69.9 / 1k
Pialba
69.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eli Waters
21
Pialba
165
Population
Eli Waters
3,758
Pialba
4,151
Metric leadEli Waters 1Pialba 63 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 retireesPialba
- Best for investmentPialba
- Best for best valueEli Waters
- Best for best schoolsEli Waters
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 | Eli Waters | Pialba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.1/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.9 / 1k | 69.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 165 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Population | 3,758 | 4,151 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eli Waters is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Pialba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Eli Waters tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Pialba stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Eli Waters, while Pialba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.