Overall score
Lawnton
44.6/100
Strathpine
53.9/100
Lawnton vs Strathpine, QLD Suburb Comparison
Lawnton for schools; Strathpine for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LawntonStrathpine
Crime rate
Lawnton
103.8 / 1k
Strathpine
48.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lawnton
182
Strathpine
317
Population
Lawnton
5,905
Strathpine
10,647
Metric leadLawnton 2Strathpine 91 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 retireesStrathpine
- Best for best valueStrathpine
- Best for best schoolsLawnton
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 | Strathpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.8 / 1k | 48.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 52 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 317 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 12.1% |
| Population | 5,905 | 10,647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lawnton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Strathpine is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lawnton pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Strathpine is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Lawnton if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Strathpine for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.