Overall score
Heatley
29.6/100
Mount Louisa
34.0/100
Heatley vs Mount Louisa, QLD Suburb Comparison
Heatley for retirees and families; Mount Louisa for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeatleyMount Louisa
Crime rate
Heatley
184.0 / 1k
Mount Louisa
183.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heatley
37
Mount Louisa
15
Population
Heatley
3,907
Mount Louisa
9,227
Metric leadHeatley 4Mount Louisa 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHeatley
- Best for familiesHeatley
- Best for investmentHeatley
- Best for best valueMount Louisa
- Best for best schoolsMount Louisa
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 | Heatley | Mount Louisa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.6/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 184.0 / 1k | 183.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 15 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| Population | 3,907 | 9,227 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Heatley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Mount Louisa is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Louisa sits among greener hillside streets, while Heatley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Heatley pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mount Louisa is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Heatley sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Louisa.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Louisa, while Heatley 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.