Overall score
Fig Tree Pocket
63.0/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
59.6/100
Fig Tree Pocket vs Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD Suburb Comparison
Fig Tree Pocket for investment; Seventeen Mile Rocks for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fig Tree PocketSeventeen Mile Rocks
Crime rate
Fig Tree Pocket
14.7 / 1k
Seventeen Mile Rocks
41.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fig Tree Pocket
155
Seventeen Mile Rocks
160
Population
Fig Tree Pocket
4,345
Seventeen Mile Rocks
2,699
Metric leadFig Tree Pocket 7Seventeen Mile Rocks 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSeventeen Mile Rocks
- Best for familiesSeventeen Mile Rocks
- Best for investmentFig 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 | Seventeen Mile Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.0/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.7 / 1k | 41.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 9 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 160 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 29.0% |
| Population | 4,345 | 2,699 |
| 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 Seventeen Mile Rocks is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Fig Tree Pocket sits closer to the city centre, whereas Seventeen Mile Rocks is in a middle-ring position.
Fig Tree Pocket pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Seventeen Mile Rocks is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fig Tree Pocket, while Seventeen Mile Rocks remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.