Overall score
Morayfield
56.8/100
Upper Caboolture
37.4/100
Morayfield vs Upper Caboolture, QLD suburb comparison
Morayfield for families and value; Upper Caboolture for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MorayfieldUpper Caboolture
Crime rate
Morayfield
69.8 / 1k
Upper Caboolture
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morayfield
55
Upper Caboolture
9
Population
Morayfield
24,898
Upper Caboolture
5,087
Metric leadMorayfield 6Upper Caboolture 21 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 retireesUpper Caboolture
- Best for familiesMorayfield
- Best for investmentUpper Caboolture
- Best for best valueMorayfield
- Best for best schoolsMorayfield
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 | 56.8/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.8 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 4 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| 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 well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Morayfield sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Upper Caboolture is further out with more breathing room.
Morayfield pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Upper Caboolture is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Morayfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Upper Caboolture.
Morayfield suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Caboolture is the stronger match for retirees and investors.