Overall score
Gordonvale
38.5/100
Mount Peter
35.0/100
Gordonvale vs Mount Peter, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gordonvale for retirees; Mount Peter for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GordonvaleMount Peter
Crime rate
Gordonvale
71.6 / 1k
Mount Peter
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordonvale
33
Mount Peter
0
Population
Gordonvale
6,944
Mount Peter
689
Metric leadGordonvale 6Mount Peter 31 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 retireesGordonvale
- Best for familiesMount Peter
- Best for best valueMount Peter
- Best for best schoolsMount Peter
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 | Mount Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 0 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 37.2% |
| Population | 6,944 | 689 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gordonvale is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Mount Peter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Peter sits among greener hillside streets, while Gordonvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Gordonvale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Mount Peter stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Gordonvale generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Peter leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Gordonvale if you are weighing families; lean toward Mount Peter for investors.
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.