Overall score
Morayfield
32.8/100
Upper Caboolture
32.2/100
Morayfield vs Upper Caboolture, QLD Suburb Comparison
Morayfield for retirees; Upper Caboolture for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MorayfieldUpper Caboolture
Crime rate
Morayfield
113.2 / 1k
Upper Caboolture
93.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morayfield
58
Upper Caboolture
29
Population
Morayfield
24,898
Upper Caboolture
5,087
Metric leadMorayfield 8Upper Caboolture 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMorayfield
- Best for familiesUpper Caboolture
- Best for best schoolsUpper Caboolture
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 | Morayfield | Upper Caboolture |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.2 / 1k | 93.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 4 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Population | 24,898 | 5,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Morayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Upper Caboolture is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Morayfield sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Upper Caboolture is further out with more breathing room.
Morayfield pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Upper Caboolture is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Morayfield suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Caboolture is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.