Labrador vs Main Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Labrador | Main Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.5 / 1k | 92.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMain Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMain Beach
- Best for best valueLabrador
- Best for best schoolsLabrador
Comparison summary
Labrador and Main Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Labrador leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Labrador; Housing (desirability) favours Labrador; Crime rate favours Labrador. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Main Beach, Beach lifestyle → Main Beach, Best value → Labrador, Best schools → Labrador.