Overall score
Parrearra
44.7/100
Sippy Downs
66.7/100
Parrearra vs Sippy Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Sippy Downs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParrearraSippy Downs
Crime rate
Parrearra
28.7 / 1k
Sippy Downs
13.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parrearra
66
Sippy Downs
64
Population
Parrearra
4,661
Sippy Downs
11,544
Metric leadParrearra 3Sippy Downs 7across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSippy Downs
- Best for investmentSippy Downs
- Best for best valueSippy Downs
- Best for best schoolsSippy 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 | Parrearra | Sippy Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.7 / 1k | 13.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 37 |
| Walkability | 23.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 64 |
| Population | 4,661 | 11,544 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Parrearra is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sippy Downs is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Parrearra pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Sippy Downs is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Parrearra generally means more sought-after housing, while Sippy Downs leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Sippy Downs, while Parrearra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.