Overall score
Eli Waters
45.6/100
Pialba
59.2/100
Eli Waters vs Pialba, QLD suburb comparison
Eli Waters for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eli WatersPialba
Crime rate
Eli Waters
42.0 / 1k
Pialba
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eli Waters
19
Pialba
160
Population
Eli Waters
3,758
Pialba
4,151
Metric leadEli Waters 2Pialba 51 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesEli Waters
- Best for investmentEli 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 | 45.6/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.0 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 160 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Eli Waters if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Pialba for households prioritising schools.