Overall score
Mount Larcom
30.7/100
West Stowe
37.4/100
Mount Larcom vs West Stowe, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Larcom for retirees and families; West Stowe for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LarcomWest Stowe
Crime rate
Mount Larcom
71.6 / 1k
West Stowe
86.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Larcom
2
West Stowe
1
Population
Mount Larcom
332
West Stowe
391
Metric leadMount Larcom 4West Stowe 32 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 retireesMount Larcom
- Best for familiesMount Larcom
- Best for investmentMount Larcom
- Best for best valueWest Stowe
- Best for best schoolsWest Stowe
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 Larcom | West Stowe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.7/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.6/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 86.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Population | 332 | 391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Larcom is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and West Stowe is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mount Larcom sits among greener hillside streets, while West Stowe keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Larcom is stronger for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities; West Stowe answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community. Mount Larcom generally means more approachable housing costs, while West Stowe leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Mount Larcom suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Stowe is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.