Overall score
Murrumba Downs
56.6/100
Strathpine
53.9/100
Murrumba Downs vs Strathpine, QLD Suburb Comparison
Murrumba Downs for schools; Strathpine for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Murrumba DownsStrathpine
Crime rate
Murrumba Downs
48.5 / 1k
Strathpine
48.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murrumba Downs
171
Strathpine
317
Population
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Strathpine
10,647
Metric leadMurrumba Downs 6Strathpine 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentStrathpine
- Best for best schoolsMurrumba Downs
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 | Murrumba Downs | Strathpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 48.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 52 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 171 | 317 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Population | 10,795 | 10,647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Murrumba Downs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Strathpine is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Murrumba Downs pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community, whereas Strathpine is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Murrumba Downs, while Strathpine remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.