Overall score
Heathwood
52.9/100
Parkinson
48.2/100
Heathwood vs Parkinson, QLD suburb comparison
Heathwood for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathwoodParkinson
Crime rate
Heathwood
61.8 / 1k
Parkinson
18.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathwood
59
Parkinson
68
Population
Heathwood
4,944
Parkinson
11,148
Metric leadHeathwood 2Parkinson 52 tiedacross 9 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Heathwood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Parkinson is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Heathwood pulls ahead on walkability and overall desirability, whereas Parkinson is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Heathwood if you are weighing families; lean toward Parkinson for retirees and households prioritising schools.