Overall score
Mount Crosby
44.6/100
Pullenvale
55.0/100
Mount Crosby vs Pullenvale, QLD suburb comparison
Pullenvale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount CrosbyPullenvale
Crime rate
Mount Crosby
34.8 / 1k
Pullenvale
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Crosby
22
Pullenvale
5
Population
Mount Crosby
1,860
Pullenvale
3,276
Metric leadMount Crosby 2Pullenvale 33 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPullenvale
- Best for familiesPullenvale
- Best for best valuePullenvale
- Best for best schoolsPullenvale
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 | Mount Crosby | Pullenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 5 |
| Population | 1,860 | 3,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Crosby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Pullenvale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Mount Crosby sits among greener hillside streets, while Pullenvale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Crosby is stronger for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; Pullenvale answers with a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pullenvale, while Mount Crosby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.