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Murrumba Downs vs Petrie

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Murrumba Downs scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Murrumba DownsPetrie
Active6036
Safety7244
Wealth3334
Value5760
Parks3757
Cafés1464
Transit4231
Green space2650
Active & healthy3743
Schools nearby (OSM)5078
Median rent$360/wk $360/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$996,500$960,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026365119
Population10,7958,722
Full profile Murrumba Downs in full Petrie 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 Murrumba Downs safer than Petrie?

Murrumba Downs scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Murrumba Downs or Petrie?

Petrie has the lower median house price of the two ($960,000 vs $996,500).

Should I live in Murrumba Downs or Petrie?

Murrumba Downs scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Murrumba Downs or Petrie.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →