Overall score
Ferndale
46.4/100
Queens Park
41.7/100
Ferndale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ferndale
46.4/100
Queens Park
41.7/100
Crime rate
Ferndale
77.5 / 1k
Queens Park
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferndale
163
Queens Park
176
Population
Ferndale
4,457
Queens Park
7,268
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ferndale | Queens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.5 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 56 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 176 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 8.4% |
| Population | 4,457 | 7,268 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Ferndale reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Queens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Ferndale sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Queens Park is closer to the city centre.
Ferndale tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Queens Park stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors may find Ferndale the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Queens Park.
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.