Overall score
Peregian Springs
54.6/100
Verrierdale
49.5/100
Peregian Springs vs Verrierdale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Peregian Springs for retirees and families; Verrierdale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Peregian SpringsVerrierdale
Crime rate
Peregian Springs
19.3 / 1k
Verrierdale
37.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Peregian Springs
90
Verrierdale
2
Population
Peregian Springs
9,532
Verrierdale
809
Metric leadPeregian Springs 6Verrierdale 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPeregian Springs
- Best for familiesPeregian Springs
- Best for investmentPeregian Springs
- Best for best valuePeregian Springs
- Best for best schoolsVerrierdale
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 | Peregian Springs | Verrierdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.3 / 1k | 37.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | — |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 2 |
| Green cover | 24.4% | 44.4% |
| Population | 9,532 | 809 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Peregian Springs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Verrierdale is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Peregian Springs sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Verrierdale is further out with more breathing room.
Peregian Springs holds the clearer edge on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Verrierdale is closer across the remaining categories. On housing, Peregian Springs sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Verrierdale.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Peregian Springs, while Verrierdale 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.