Guanaba vs Maudsland, QLD Suburb Comparison

Guanaba for investment and schools; Maudsland for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GuanabaMaudsland

Overall score

Guanaba

46.3/100

Maudsland

42.4/100

Crime rate

Guanaba

46.5 / 1k

Maudsland

46.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Guanaba

5

Maudsland

7

Population

Guanaba

852

Maudsland

8,073

Metric leadGuanaba 2Maudsland 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryGuanabaMaudsland
Overall score46.3/10042.4/100
Housing (desirability)48.4/10039.8/100
Crime rate46.5 / 1k46.3 / 1k
Weather (desirability)42.8/10042.8/100
Parks & reserves16
Public transport stops—3
Walkability0.0/1004.5/100
Nearby amenities57
Green cover0.3%8.5%
Population8528,073
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Guanaba is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Maudsland is a sought-after metro established suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.

Maudsland holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Guanaba is closer across the remaining categories. Guanaba generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Maudsland leans toward more sought-after housing.

On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maudsland, while Guanaba 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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