Pialba vs Urraween, QLD suburb comparison

Pialba for investment and value; Urraween for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

PialbaUrraween

Overall score

Pialba

59.2/100

Urraween

55.0/100

Crime rate

Pialba

41.9 / 1k

Urraween

42.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Pialba

160

Urraween

75

Population

Pialba

4,151

Urraween

7,951

Metric leadPialba 6Urraween 3across 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.

CategoryPialbaUrraween
Overall score59.2/10055.0/100
Housing (desirability)65.0/10061.3/100
Crime rate41.9 / 1k42.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools23
Parks & reserves61
Walkability46.5/10026.5/100
Nearby amenities16075
Population4,1517,951
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Pialba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Urraween is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

On the data, Pialba is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Urraween answers with schools and education options and a larger local community.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Pialba the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Urraween.

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