Overall score
Scarness
43.1/100
Urraween
43.3/100
Scarness vs Urraween, QLD Suburb Comparison
Scarness for families and investment; Urraween for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ScarnessUrraween
Crime rate
Scarness
70.1 / 1k
Urraween
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scarness
47
Urraween
79
Population
Scarness
3,646
Urraween
7,951
Metric leadScarness 2Urraween 63 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 | Urraween |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.2/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 79 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| Population | 3,646 | 7,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Scarness reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Urraween is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Scarness tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Urraween stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Scarness generally means more approachable housing costs, while Urraween leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Urraween, 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.