Overall score
Lawnton
62.9/100
Murrumba Downs
71.0/100
Lawnton vs Murrumba Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Murrumba Downs for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LawntonMurrumba Downs
Crime rate
Lawnton
65.2 / 1k
Murrumba Downs
30.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lawnton
181
Murrumba Downs
169
Population
Lawnton
5,905
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Metric leadLawnton 3Murrumba Downs 52 tiedacross 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 retireesMurrumba Downs
- Best for familiesMurrumba Downs
- 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 | 62.9/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.2 / 1k | 30.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 34 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 181 | 169 |
| 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 public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Murrumba Downs is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Lawnton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Murrumba Downs leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Murrumba Downs, while Lawnton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.