Overall score
Kureelpa
47.7/100
Mapleton
58.7/100
Kureelpa vs Mapleton, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kureelpa for value; Mapleton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KureelpaMapleton
Crime rate
Kureelpa
51.0 / 1k
Mapleton
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kureelpa
4
Mapleton
55
Population
Kureelpa
968
Mapleton
1,661
Metric leadKureelpa 2Mapleton 72 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Kureelpa | Mapleton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 78.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.0 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 55 |
| Green cover | 11.9% | 2.7% |
| Population | 968 | 1,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kureelpa is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Mapleton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Kureelpa pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Mapleton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. Kureelpa generally means more mid-market housing value, while Mapleton leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kureelpa, while Mapleton 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.