Moorooka vs Yeronga, QLD suburb comparison

Moorooka for investment and value; Yeronga for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

MoorookaYeronga

Overall score

Moorooka

68.1/100

Yeronga

67.6/100

Crime rate

Moorooka

49.4 / 1k

Yeronga

39.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Moorooka

356

Yeronga

447

Population

Moorooka

10,783

Yeronga

7,062

Metric leadMoorooka 6Yeronga 4across 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.

CategoryMoorookaYeronga
Overall score68.1/10067.6/100
Housing (desirability)42.4/10033.5/100
Crime rate49.4 / 1k39.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools56
Parks & reserves1611
Public transport stops7755
Walkability100.0/10075.0/100
Nearby amenities356447
Population10,7837,062
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/1010/10

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 and parks and reserves; Yeronga answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Moorooka the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yeronga.

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