Overall score
Airlie Beach
46.4/100
Jubilee Pocket
34.9/100
Airlie Beach vs Jubilee Pocket, QLD Suburb Comparison
Airlie Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle; Jubilee Pocket for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Airlie BeachJubilee Pocket
Crime rate
Airlie Beach
127.4 / 1k
Jubilee Pocket
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airlie Beach
248
Jubilee Pocket
40
Population
Airlie Beach
1,312
Jubilee Pocket
2,047
Metric leadAirlie Beach 5Jubilee Pocket 32 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 retireesAirlie Beach
- Best for familiesJubilee Pocket
- Best for beach lifestyleAirlie Beach
- Best for best valueJubilee Pocket
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 | Airlie Beach | Jubilee Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 248 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 5.3% |
| Population | 1,312 | 2,047 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Airlie Beach reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Jubilee Pocket is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Airlie Beach is shaped by the coast, Jubilee Pocket offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Airlie Beach tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Jubilee Pocket stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community.
Airlie Beach suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Jubilee Pocket is the stronger match for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.