Overall score
Moorooka
57.7/100
Yeronga
65.1/100
Moorooka vs Yeronga, QLD Suburb Comparison
Yeronga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoorookaYeronga
Crime rate
Moorooka
78.3 / 1k
Yeronga
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorooka
361
Yeronga
451
Population
Moorooka
10,783
Yeronga
7,062
Metric leadMoorooka 4Yeronga 71 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 | Moorooka | Yeronga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.3 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 55 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 361 | 451 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 19.7% |
| Population | 10,783 | 7,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Moorooka is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Yeronga is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Moorooka is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Yeronga answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Moorooka the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yeronga.
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.