Overall score
Labrador
56.0/100
Main Beach
42.3/100
Labrador vs Main Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Labrador for families and value; Main Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LabradorMain Beach
Crime rate
Labrador
89.1 / 1k
Main Beach
101.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Labrador
369
Main Beach
205
Population
Labrador
18,643
Main Beach
3,998
Metric leadLabrador 8Main Beach 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMain Beach
- Best for familiesLabrador
- Best for beach lifestyleMain Beach
- Best for best valueLabrador
- Best for best schoolsLabrador
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 | Labrador | Main Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.1 / 1k | 101.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 20 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 369 | 205 |
| Population | 18,643 | 3,998 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Labrador is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Main Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Main Beach is shaped by the coast, Labrador offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Labrador pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Main Beach is the better pick for parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Labrador generally means more approachable housing costs, while Main Beach leans toward more sought-after housing.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Labrador the better fit, while retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Main Beach.