Overall score
Indooroopilly
68.8/100
St Lucia
65.0/100
Indooroopilly vs St Lucia, QLD Suburb Comparison
Indooroopilly for investment and value; St Lucia for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IndooroopillySt Lucia
Crime rate
Indooroopilly
64.8 / 1k
St Lucia
11.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Indooroopilly
785
St Lucia
1,341
Population
Indooroopilly
13,622
St Lucia
12,220
Metric leadIndooroopilly 7St Lucia 23 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 retireesSt Lucia
- Best for familiesSt Lucia
- Best for investmentIndooroopilly
- Best for best valueIndooroopilly
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 | Indooroopilly | St Lucia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.8/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 24.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.8 / 1k | 11.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 55 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 785 | 1,341 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Population | 13,622 | 12,220 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Indooroopilly is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while St Lucia is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Indooroopilly tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while St Lucia stands out for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Indooroopilly suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas St Lucia is the stronger match for families.
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.