Overall score
Gregory River
37.7/100
Sugarloaf
33.7/100
Gregory River vs Sugarloaf, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gregory River for families and schools; Sugarloaf for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gregory RiverSugarloaf
Crime rate
Gregory River
71.3 / 1k
Sugarloaf
72.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gregory River
2
Sugarloaf
0
Population
Gregory River
427
Sugarloaf
310
Metric leadGregory River 5Sugarloaf 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 familiesGregory River
- Best for investmentSugarloaf
- Best for best valueSugarloaf
- Best for best schoolsGregory River
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 | Gregory River | Sugarloaf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.0/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.3 / 1k | 72.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 8.0/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 427 | 310 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Gregory River is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Sugarloaf is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Gregory River tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Sugarloaf stands out for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Gregory River sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Sugarloaf.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sugarloaf, while Gregory River 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.
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