Overall score
Pialba
44.2/100
Urraween
43.3/100
Pialba vs Urraween, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pialba for retirees and families; Urraween for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PialbaUrraween
Crime rate
Pialba
69.9 / 1k
Urraween
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pialba
165
Urraween
79
Population
Pialba
4,151
Urraween
7,951
Metric leadPialba 6Urraween 41 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 | Urraween |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.5/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.9 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 79 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| Population | 4,151 | 7,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and walkability; Urraween answers with schools and education options, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Pialba the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Urraween.
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.