Overall score
Robina
77.9/100
Craigieburn
75.2/100
Robina for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Robina
77.9/100
Craigieburn
75.2/100
Crime rate
Robina
25.1 / 1k
Craigieburn
58.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Robina
490
Craigieburn
918
Population
Robina
25,659
Craigieburn
65,178
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 | Robina | Craigieburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.9/100 | 75.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 58.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 112 | 73 |
| Public transport stops | 92 | 231 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 490 | 918 |
| Planning activity | — | 190 |
| Population | 25,659 | 65,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Robina (QLD) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Craigieburn (VIC) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Robina is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Craigieburn answers with housing affordability and schools and education options. On housing, Robina sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Craigieburn.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Robina, while Craigieburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.