Overall score
Lawnton
62.9/100
Petrie
60.7/100
Lawnton vs Petrie, QLD suburb comparison
Lawnton for families; Petrie for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LawntonPetrie
Crime rate
Lawnton
65.2 / 1k
Petrie
65.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lawnton
181
Petrie
236
Population
Lawnton
5,905
Petrie
8,722
Metric leadLawnton 4Petrie 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lawnton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Petrie is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Lawnton pulls ahead on public transport access, whereas Petrie is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Lawnton sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Petrie.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Petrie, while Lawnton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.