Overall score
Fig Tree Pocket
65.5/100
Jindalee
70.3/100
Fig Tree Pocket vs Jindalee, QLD suburb comparison
Fig Tree Pocket for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fig Tree PocketJindalee
Crime rate
Fig Tree Pocket
9.3 / 1k
Jindalee
30.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fig Tree Pocket
149
Jindalee
264
Population
Fig Tree Pocket
4,345
Jindalee
5,320
Metric leadFig Tree Pocket 4Jindalee 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 retireesFig Tree Pocket
- Best for familiesFig Tree Pocket
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 | Fig Tree Pocket | Jindalee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.5/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.3 / 1k | 30.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 15 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 92.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 264 |
| Population | 4,345 | 5,320 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fig Tree Pocket is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Jindalee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Fig Tree Pocket sits closer to the city centre, whereas Jindalee is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Fig Tree Pocket is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Jindalee answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Fig Tree Pocket, while Jindalee remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.