Overall score
Morningside
60.1/100
Murarrie
39.8/100
Morningside for retirees and families; Murarrie for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Morningside
60.1/100
Murarrie
39.8/100
Crime rate
Morningside
66.2 / 1k
Murarrie
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morningside
200
Murarrie
76
Population
Morningside
11,755
Murarrie
4,946
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Morningside | Murarrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.1/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.2 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 200 | 76 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Population | 11,755 | 4,946 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Morningside is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Murarrie is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Morningside tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Murarrie stands out for housing affordability.
Choose Morningside if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Murarrie for 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.