Overall score
Plainland
54.0/100
Regency Downs
52.2/100
Plainland vs Regency Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Plainland for retirees and schools; Regency Downs for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PlainlandRegency Downs
Crime rate
Plainland
39.1 / 1k
Regency Downs
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Plainland
8
Regency Downs
0
Population
Plainland
1,930
Regency Downs
2,623
Metric leadPlainland 6Regency Downs 1across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPlainland
- Best for familiesRegency Downs
- Best for best schoolsPlainland
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 | Plainland | Regency Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.8/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.1 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 0 |
| Population | 1,930 | 2,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Plainland is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Regency Downs is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe. Plainland sits among greener hillside streets, while Regency Downs keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Plainland tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Regency Downs stands out for a larger local community.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Plainland the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Regency Downs.