Overall score
Fortitude Valley
48.9/100
Petrie Terrace
51.9/100
Fortitude Valley vs Petrie Terrace, QLD Suburb Comparison
Fortitude Valley for families; Petrie Terrace for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fortitude ValleyPetrie Terrace
Crime rate
Fortitude Valley
331.5 / 1k
Petrie Terrace
539.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fortitude Valley
543
Petrie Terrace
62
Population
Fortitude Valley
9,708
Petrie Terrace
1,168
Metric leadFortitude Valley 6Petrie Terrace 42 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 familiesFortitude Valley
- Best for best valuePetrie Terrace
- Best for best schoolsPetrie Terrace
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 | Fortitude Valley | Petrie Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.5 / 1k | 539.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 9 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 83.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 543 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 3.6% |
| Population | 9,708 | 1,168 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Fortitude Valley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Petrie Terrace is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Fortitude Valley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Petrie Terrace stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Fortitude Valley suits investors more clearly, whereas Petrie Terrace is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.