Overall score
Queens Park
41.7/100
St James
45.9/100
St James for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Queens Park
41.7/100
St James
45.9/100
Crime rate
Queens Park
77.5 / 1k
St James
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Queens Park
176
St James
81
Population
Queens Park
7,268
St James
4,894
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Queens Park | St James |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.1/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.5 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 24 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 176 | 81 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 1.6% |
| Population | 7,268 | 4,894 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Queens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while St James is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Queens Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas St James is the better pick for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Queens Park sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in St James.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Queens Park the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer St James.
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.