Overall score
Aeroglen
39.8/100
Holloways Beach
47.6/100
Aeroglen vs Holloways Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Aeroglen for retirees and beach lifestyle; Holloways Beach for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AeroglenHolloways Beach
Crime rate
Aeroglen
151.1 / 1k
Holloways Beach
50.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aeroglen
89
Holloways Beach
225
Population
Aeroglen
405
Holloways Beach
2,398
Metric leadAeroglen 2Holloways Beach 6across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAeroglen
- Best for familiesHolloways Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleAeroglen
- Best for investmentAeroglen
- Best for best valueAeroglen
- Best for best schoolsHolloways Beach
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 | Aeroglen | Holloways Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 151.1 / 1k | 50.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 225 |
| Population | 405 | 2,398 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aeroglen is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Holloways Beach is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Where Aeroglen is shaped by the coast, Holloways Beach offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Aeroglen pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Holloways Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Aeroglen sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Holloways Beach.
Aeroglen suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Holloways Beach is the stronger match for families.