Overall score
Gordonvale
38.5/100
Little Mulgrave
36.9/100
Gordonvale vs Little Mulgrave, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gordonvale for retirees and families; Little Mulgrave for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GordonvaleLittle Mulgrave
Crime rate
Gordonvale
71.6 / 1k
Little Mulgrave
70.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordonvale
33
Little Mulgrave
3
Population
Gordonvale
6,944
Little Mulgrave
269
Metric leadGordonvale 5Little Mulgrave 31 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 retireesGordonvale
- Best for familiesGordonvale
- Best for investmentGordonvale
- Best for best valueGordonvale
- Best for best schoolsLittle Mulgrave
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 | Gordonvale | Little Mulgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 70.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 3 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 38.3% |
| Population | 6,944 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Gordonvale is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Little Mulgrave is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Gordonvale is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Little Mulgrave answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Gordonvale sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Little Mulgrave.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gordonvale, while Little Mulgrave 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.