Overall score
Mount Low
42.2/100
Yabulu
40.5/100
Mount Low vs Yabulu, QLD suburb comparison
Mount Low for retirees and schools; Yabulu for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LowYabulu
Crime rate
Mount Low
40.4 / 1k
Yabulu
40.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Low
18
Yabulu
0
Population
Mount Low
5,488
Yabulu
719
Metric leadMount Low 4Yabulu 12 tiedacross 7 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.
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 and nearby cafés and amenities; 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.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Mount Low, while Yabulu remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.