Overall score
Griffin
39.7/100
Murrumba Downs
56.6/100
Griffin vs Murrumba Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Griffin for beach lifestyle; Murrumba Downs for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffinMurrumba Downs
Crime rate
Griffin
48.5 / 1k
Murrumba Downs
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffin
53
Murrumba Downs
171
Population
Griffin
12,295
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Metric leadGriffin 1Murrumba Downs 83 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMurrumba Downs
- Best for familiesMurrumba Downs
- Best for beach lifestyleGriffin
- Best for investmentMurrumba 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 | 39.7/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 34 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 171 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community, whereas Murrumba Downs is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Griffin suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Murrumba Downs is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.