Overall score
Ellen Grove
48.3/100
Richlands
60.5/100
Ellen Grove vs Richlands, QLD suburb comparison
Ellen Grove for families; Richlands for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ellen GroveRichlands
Crime rate
Ellen Grove
28.6 / 1k
Richlands
58.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellen Grove
39
Richlands
131
Population
Ellen Grove
3,586
Richlands
5,621
Metric leadEllen Grove 2Richlands 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)
- Best for retireesRichlands
- Best for familiesEllen Grove
- Best for investmentRichlands
- Best for best valueRichlands
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 | Ellen Grove | Richlands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.6 / 1k | 58.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 22 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 131 |
| Population | 3,586 | 5,621 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Ellen Grove is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Richlands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ellen Grove pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Richlands is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Ellen Grove sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Richlands.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Richlands, while Ellen Grove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.