Overall score
Griffin
57.0/100
Murrumba Downs
71.3/100
Griffin vs Murrumba Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Griffin for beach lifestyle and investment; Murrumba Downs for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffinMurrumba Downs
Crime rate
Griffin
29.1 / 1k
Murrumba Downs
29.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffin
49
Murrumba Downs
169
Population
Griffin
12,295
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Metric leadGriffin 2Murrumba Downs 62 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 familiesMurrumba Downs
- Best for beach lifestyleGriffin
- Best for investmentGriffin
- Best for best schoolsMurrumba Downs
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 | Griffin | Murrumba Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 94.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.1 / 1k | 29.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 34 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 169 |
| Population | 12,295 | 10,795 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Griffin is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Murrumba Downs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Griffin leans into coastal living, while Murrumba Downs feels more inland and suburban in character.
Griffin pulls ahead on housing affordability and a larger local community, whereas Murrumba Downs is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Griffin suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Murrumba Downs is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.