Overall score
Pialba
59.2/100
Scarness
46.0/100
Pialba vs Scarness, QLD suburb comparison
Pialba for investment and value; Scarness for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PialbaScarness
Crime rate
Pialba
41.9 / 1k
Scarness
42.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pialba
160
Scarness
44
Population
Pialba
4,151
Scarness
3,646
Metric leadPialba 6Scarness 21 tiedacross 9 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Pialba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Scarness is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Pialba is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Scarness answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Pialba the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Scarness.