Orange vs Caboolture suburb comparison (NSW vs QLD)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Orange | Caboolture |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.0 / 1k | 54.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 54 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 1,535 | 82 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 181 | — |
| Population | 41,232 | 29,534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesOrange
- Best for investmentCaboolture
- Best for best schoolsOrange
Comparison summary
Orange and Caboolture offer different strengths across official suburb data. Orange leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Orange; Crime rate favours Caboolture; Schools & preschools favours Orange. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Orange, Investment → Caboolture, Best schools → Orange.