Overall score
Lawnton
44.6/100
Petrie
48.5/100
Lawnton vs Petrie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Lawnton for families; Petrie for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LawntonPetrie
Crime rate
Lawnton
103.8 / 1k
Petrie
103.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lawnton
182
Petrie
241
Population
Lawnton
5,905
Petrie
8,722
Metric leadLawnton 3Petrie 81 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Lawnton | Petrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.8 / 1k | 103.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 31 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 241 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 8.5% |
| Population | 5,905 | 8,722 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
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 schools and education options, public transport access, and overall desirability, whereas Petrie is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Lawnton if you are weighing families; lean toward Petrie for retirees.
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.