Overall score
Aeroglen
48.0/100
Holloways Beach
50.6/100
Aeroglen vs Holloways Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aeroglen for families and beach lifestyle; Holloways Beach for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AeroglenHolloways Beach
Crime rate
Aeroglen
236.4 / 1k
Holloways Beach
83.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aeroglen
89
Holloways Beach
344
Population
Aeroglen
405
Holloways Beach
2,398
Metric leadAeroglen 1Holloways Beach 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHolloways Beach
- Best for familiesAeroglen
- Best for beach lifestyleAeroglen
- Best for investmentHolloways Beach
- Best for best valueAeroglen
- Best for best schoolsAeroglen
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 | 48.0/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.4 / 1k | 83.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 344 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 26.0% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Aeroglen sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Holloways Beach.
Aeroglen suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Holloways Beach is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.