Overall score
Postmans Ridge
50.2/100
Withcott
56.0/100
Postmans Ridge vs Withcott, QLD Suburb Comparison
Postmans Ridge for schools; Withcott for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Postmans RidgeWithcott
Crime rate
Postmans Ridge
21.3 / 1k
Withcott
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Postmans Ridge
0
Withcott
0
Population
Postmans Ridge
352
Withcott
2,067
Metric leadPostmans Ridge 1Withcott 53 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 retireesWithcott
- Best for familiesWithcott
- Best for best valueWithcott
- Best for best schoolsPostmans Ridge
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 | Postmans Ridge | Withcott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.6/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.3 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Green cover | 17.4% | 46.3% |
| Population | 352 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Postmans Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Withcott is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Postmans Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Withcott keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Postmans Ridge is stronger for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Withcott answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Postmans Ridge sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Withcott.
Families may find Postmans Ridge the better fit, while retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Withcott.
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.