Overall score
Parrearra
46.0/100
Sippy Downs
49.8/100
Parrearra vs Sippy Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Parrearra for families and schools; Sippy Downs for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParrearraSippy Downs
Crime rate
Parrearra
47.0 / 1k
Sippy Downs
22.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parrearra
77
Sippy Downs
67
Population
Parrearra
4,661
Sippy Downs
11,544
Metric leadParrearra 4Sippy Downs 71 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 retireesSippy Downs
- Best for familiesParrearra
- Best for best valueSippy Downs
- Best for best schoolsParrearra
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 | 46.0/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.0 / 1k | 22.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 37 |
| Walkability | 23.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 67 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| 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 schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Sippy Downs is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Parrearra generally means more sought-after housing, while Sippy Downs leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sippy Downs, while Parrearra 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.