Overall score
Garbutt
35.4/100
West End
43.0/100
Garbutt vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Garbutt for investment; West End for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GarbuttWest End
Crime rate
Garbutt
114.2 / 1k
West End
190.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garbutt
84
West End
41
Population
Garbutt
2,309
West End
3,891
Metric leadGarbutt 4West End 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Garbutt is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and West End is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Garbutt is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; West End answers with parks and reserves and overall desirability. Garbutt generally means more approachable housing costs, while West End leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Garbutt suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West End is the stronger match for retirees and families.