Overall score
Mapleton
58.7/100
Towen Mountain
38.7/100
Mapleton vs Towen Mountain, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mapleton for retirees and families; Towen Mountain for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MapletonTowen Mountain
Crime rate
Mapleton
50.5 / 1k
Towen Mountain
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mapleton
55
Towen Mountain
0
Population
Mapleton
1,661
Towen Mountain
304
Metric leadMapleton 7Towen Mountain 02 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMapleton
- Best for familiesMapleton
- Best for investmentMapleton
- Best for best schoolsTowen Mountain
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 | Mapleton | Towen Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.7/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 56.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 0 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,661 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Mapleton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Towen Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Towen Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Mapleton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mapleton pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Towen Mountain is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Mapleton sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Towen Mountain.
Mapleton suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Towen Mountain is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, 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.