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Petrie Terrace vs West End, QLD suburb comparison

West End for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Petrie TerraceWest End

Overall score

Petrie Terrace

47.0/100

West End

67.2/100

Crime rate

Petrie Terrace

330.2 / 1k

West End

67.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Petrie Terrace

61

West End

1,195

Population

Petrie Terrace

1,168

West End

14,730

Metric leadPetrie Terrace 1West End 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryPetrie TerraceWest End
Overall score47.0/10067.2/100
Housing (desirability)13.6/10014.1/100
Crime rate330.2 / 1k67.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1911
Parks & reserves18
Public transport stops957
Walkability83.5/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities611,195
Population1,16814,730
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Petrie Terrace is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and West End is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Petrie Terrace pulls ahead on an affluent, sought-after address and plenty of restaurants and cafés, whereas West End is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West End, while Petrie Terrace remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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