Overall score
Labrador
49.9/100
Main Beach
42.1/100
Labrador vs Main Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Labrador for investment and value; Main Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LabradorMain Beach
Crime rate
Labrador
142.3 / 1k
Main Beach
161.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Labrador
372
Main Beach
232
Population
Labrador
18,643
Main Beach
3,998
Metric leadLabrador 9Main Beach 3across 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 familiesMain Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMain Beach
- Best for investmentLabrador
- 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 | 49.9/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 142.3 / 1k | 161.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 20 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 372 | 232 |
| Green cover | 13.0% | 17.9% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Main Beach is the better pick for parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, 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.
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.