Overall score
Fitzgibbon
58.4/100
Zillmere
65.2/100
Fitzgibbon vs Zillmere, QLD suburb comparison
Fitzgibbon for retirees; Zillmere for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FitzgibbonZillmere
Crime rate
Fitzgibbon
24.1 / 1k
Zillmere
35.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fitzgibbon
141
Zillmere
135
Population
Fitzgibbon
6,296
Zillmere
9,323
Metric leadFitzgibbon 4Zillmere 51 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 retireesFitzgibbon
- Best for best valueZillmere
- Best for best schoolsZillmere
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 | Fitzgibbon | Zillmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 35.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 59 |
| Walkability | 33.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 135 |
| Population | 6,296 | 9,323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Fitzgibbon reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Zillmere is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Fitzgibbon pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Zillmere is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access. On housing, Fitzgibbon sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Zillmere.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Fitzgibbon, while Zillmere remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.