Overall score
Garbutt
34.6/100
Pallarenda
34.1/100
Garbutt vs Pallarenda, QLD Suburb Comparison
Garbutt for retirees and investment; Pallarenda for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GarbuttPallarenda
Crime rate
Garbutt
183.8 / 1k
Pallarenda
309.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garbutt
85
Pallarenda
53
Population
Garbutt
2,309
Pallarenda
778
Metric leadGarbutt 7Pallarenda 21 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 retireesGarbutt
- Best for familiesPallarenda
- Best for beach lifestylePallarenda
- Best for investmentGarbutt
- Best for best valuePallarenda
- Best for best schoolsPallarenda
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 | Garbutt | Pallarenda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 34.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 183.8 / 1k | 309.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 53 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Population | 2,309 | 778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Garbutt is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Pallarenda is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Pallarenda is shaped by the coast, Garbutt offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Garbutt tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Pallarenda stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Garbutt sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Pallarenda.
Choose Garbutt if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Pallarenda for retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.