Overall score
River Heads
33.4/100
Urangan
49.7/100
River Heads vs Urangan, QLD suburb comparison
River Heads for investment; Urangan for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
River HeadsUrangan
Crime rate
River Heads
41.9 / 1k
Urangan
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
River Heads
1
Urangan
19
Population
River Heads
2,044
Urangan
10,988
Metric leadRiver Heads 1Urangan 52 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentRiver Heads
- Best for best valueUrangan
- Best for best schoolsUrangan
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 | River Heads | Urangan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.9 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 19 |
| Population | 2,044 | 10,988 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
River Heads is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Urangan is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
River Heads tends to lead on housing affordability, while Urangan stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Families and investors may find River Heads the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Urangan.