Overall score
Pialba
44.2/100
Point Vernon
43.9/100
Pialba vs Point Vernon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pialba for retirees and families; Point Vernon for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PialbaPoint Vernon
Crime rate
Pialba
69.9 / 1k
Point Vernon
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pialba
165
Point Vernon
56
Population
Pialba
4,151
Point Vernon
5,718
Metric leadPialba 5Point Vernon 41 tiedacross 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 retireesPialba
- Best for familiesPialba
- Best for investmentPoint Vernon
- Best for best valuePoint Vernon
- Best for best schoolsPoint Vernon
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 | Pialba | Point Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.5/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.9 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 16 |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 56 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Population | 4,151 | 5,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Pialba reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Point Vernon is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Pialba pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Point Vernon is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Point Vernon, while Pialba 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.