Overall score
Everton Hills
68.0/100
Ferny Hills
64.4/100
Everton Hills vs Ferny Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Everton Hills for schools; Ferny Hills for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Everton HillsFerny Hills
Crime rate
Everton Hills
38.5 / 1k
Ferny Hills
10.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Everton Hills
128
Ferny Hills
97
Population
Everton Hills
6,673
Ferny Hills
8,726
Metric leadEverton Hills 4Ferny Hills 42 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 retireesFerny Hills
- Best for best schoolsEverton Hills
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 | Everton Hills | Ferny Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 32 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 97 |
| Population | 6,673 | 8,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Everton Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Ferny Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks.
Everton Hills pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ferny Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Everton Hills, while Ferny Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.