Overall score
Fairfield
71.8/100
Yeerongpilly
59.5/100
Fairfield vs Yeerongpilly, QLD suburb comparison
Fairfield for investment and value; Yeerongpilly for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FairfieldYeerongpilly
Crime rate
Fairfield
64.5 / 1k
Yeerongpilly
49.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fairfield
250
Yeerongpilly
140
Population
Fairfield
3,106
Yeerongpilly
2,033
Metric leadFairfield 7Yeerongpilly 21 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 retireesYeerongpilly
- Best for investmentFairfield
- Best for best valueFairfield
- Best for best schoolsFairfield
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 | Fairfield | Yeerongpilly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.8/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.5 / 1k | 49.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 26 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 250 | 140 |
| Population | 3,106 | 2,033 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Fairfield reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Yeerongpilly is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Fairfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Yeerongpilly is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Fairfield suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yeerongpilly is the stronger match for retirees and families.