Overall score
Plainland
44.0/100
Regency Downs
35.1/100
Plainland vs Regency Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Plainland for retirees and families; Regency Downs for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PlainlandRegency Downs
Crime rate
Plainland
64.2 / 1k
Regency Downs
64.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Plainland
8
Regency Downs
0
Population
Plainland
1,930
Regency Downs
2,623
Metric leadPlainland 7Regency Downs 11 tiedacross 9 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 familiesPlainland
- Best for investmentPlainland
- Best for best valuePlainland
- Best for best schoolsRegency Downs
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 | 44.0/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.2 / 1k | 64.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 0 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Regency Downs stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. Plainland generally means more sought-after housing, while Regency Downs leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Plainland the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Regency Downs.
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.