Overall score
Gaven
45.3/100
Molendinar
50.3/100
Gaven vs Molendinar, QLD Suburb Comparison
Molendinar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GavenMolendinar
Crime rate
Gaven
56.8 / 1k
Molendinar
66.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gaven
5
Molendinar
79
Population
Gaven
1,638
Molendinar
6,450
Metric leadGaven 1Molendinar 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMolendinar
- Best for familiesMolendinar
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 | Gaven | Molendinar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 66.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 22 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 79 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 19.1% |
| Population | 1,638 | 6,450 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Gaven reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Molendinar is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Gaven sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Molendinar is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Gaven is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Molendinar answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Gaven sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Molendinar.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Molendinar, while Gaven 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.