Overall score
Queenstown
36.0/100
Strahan
24.8/100
Queenstown for value and schools; Strahan for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Queenstown
36.0/100
Strahan
24.8/100
Crime rate
Queenstown
604.6 / 1k
Strahan
1575.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Queenstown
53
Strahan
0
Population
Queenstown
1,808
Strahan
697
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 | Queenstown | Strahan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.0/100 | 24.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.1/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 604.6 / 1k | 1575.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 0 |
| Population | 1,808 | 697 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Queenstown is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Strahan is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Strahan is shaped by the coast, Queenstown offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Queenstown is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Strahan answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Queenstown suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Strahan is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.