Mount Louisa vs Shaw, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Louisa | Shaw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.3 / 1k | 38.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Walkability | 25.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 9,227 | 760 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesShaw
- Best for familiesShaw
- Best for investmentMount Louisa
- Best for best valueMount Louisa
Comparison summary
Mount Louisa and Shaw offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Louisa leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Louisa; Housing (desirability) favours Mount Louisa; Crime rate favours Shaw. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Shaw, Families → Shaw, Investment → Mount Louisa, Best value → Mount Louisa.