Overall score
Pialba
44.2/100
Scarness
43.1/100
Pialba vs Scarness, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pialba for retirees and value; Scarness for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PialbaScarness
Crime rate
Pialba
69.9 / 1k
Scarness
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pialba
165
Scarness
47
Population
Pialba
4,151
Scarness
3,646
Metric leadPialba 7Scarness 22 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Pialba | Scarness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.5/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.9 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 47 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 4,151 | 3,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Scarness answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability. Pialba generally means more sought-after housing, while Scarness leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Pialba the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Scarness.
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.