Overall score
Mount Low
33.4/100
Yabulu
35.5/100
Mount Low vs Yabulu, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Low for families; Yabulu for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LowYabulu
Crime rate
Mount Low
65.6 / 1k
Yabulu
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Low
23
Yabulu
1
Population
Mount Low
5,488
Yabulu
719
Metric leadMount Low 4Yabulu 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)
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 Low | Yabulu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 5,488 | 719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Low reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Yabulu is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Low sits among greener hillside streets, while Yabulu keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Low is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Yabulu answers with a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. On housing, Mount Low sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Yabulu.
Mount Low suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Yabulu is the stronger match for families.
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.