Overall score
Garbutt
35.7/100
Pallarenda
32.4/100
Garbutt vs Pallarenda, QLD suburb comparison
Garbutt for schools; Pallarenda for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GarbuttPallarenda
Crime rate
Garbutt
117.0 / 1k
Pallarenda
197.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garbutt
84
Pallarenda
48
Population
Garbutt
2,309
Pallarenda
778
Metric leadGarbutt 6Pallarenda 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPallarenda
- Best for familiesPallarenda
- Best for beach lifestylePallarenda
- Best for investmentPallarenda
- Best for best valuePallarenda
- Best for best schoolsGarbutt
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 | 35.7/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.0 / 1k | 197.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 48 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, 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 and families.