Overall score
Lawnton
44.6/100
Murrumba Downs
56.6/100
Lawnton vs Murrumba Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Lawnton for investment; Murrumba Downs for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LawntonMurrumba Downs
Crime rate
Lawnton
103.8 / 1k
Murrumba Downs
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lawnton
182
Murrumba Downs
171
Population
Lawnton
5,905
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Metric leadLawnton 4Murrumba Downs 62 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 retireesMurrumba Downs
- Best for investmentLawnton
- Best for best valueMurrumba Downs
- Best for best schoolsMurrumba Downs
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 | Lawnton | Murrumba Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.8 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 34 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 171 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Population | 5,905 | 10,795 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Lawnton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Murrumba Downs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lawnton pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Murrumba Downs is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Murrumba Downs, while Lawnton 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.