Overall score
Scarness
43.1/100
Urangan
38.9/100
Scarness vs Urangan, QLD Suburb Comparison
Scarness for retirees and families; Urangan for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ScarnessUrangan
Crime rate
Scarness
70.1 / 1k
Urangan
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scarness
47
Urangan
31
Population
Scarness
3,646
Urangan
10,988
Metric leadScarness 3Urangan 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Scarness | Urangan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.2/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 31 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Population | 3,646 | 10,988 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Scarness is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Urangan is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Scarness is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Urangan answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Scarness generally means more approachable housing costs, while Urangan leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Urangan, while Scarness remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.