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Calamvale vs Drewvale

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.7 km apart, on the same open data. Calamvale scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

CalamvaleDrewvale
Active202
Safety8787
Wealth3769
Value3347
Parks6018
Cafés6048
Transit5524
Green space6018
Active & healthy4526
Schools nearby (OSM)6025
Median rent$410/wk $460/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,420,000$1,315,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026182181
Population17,9944,779
Full profile Calamvale in full Drewvale in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Calamvale safer than Drewvale?

Calamvale and Drewvale score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Calamvale or Drewvale?

Drewvale has the lower median house price of the two ($1,315,000 vs $1,420,000).

Should I live in Calamvale or Drewvale?

Calamvale scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Calamvale or Drewvale.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →