Overall score
Fredericksfield
41.6/100
McDesme
37.7/100
Fredericksfield vs McDesme, QLD Suburb Comparison
Fredericksfield for retirees and families; McDesme for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FredericksfieldMcDesme
Crime rate
Fredericksfield
60.3 / 1k
McDesme
96.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fredericksfield
0
McDesme
0
Population
Fredericksfield
259
McDesme
254
Metric leadFredericksfield 5McDesme 13 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFredericksfield
- Best for familiesFredericksfield
- Best for best valueFredericksfield
- Best for best schoolsMcDesme
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 | Fredericksfield | McDesme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.3 / 1k | 96.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.0/100 | 7.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 259 | 254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fredericksfield is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and McDesme is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Fredericksfield tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while McDesme stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Fredericksfield generally means more approachable housing costs, while McDesme leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Fredericksfield, while McDesme 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.