Overall score
Ambleside
46.3/100
Quoiba
39.5/100
Ambleside for retirees and investment; Quoiba for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ambleside
46.3/100
Quoiba
39.5/100
Crime rate
Ambleside
54.0 / 1k
Quoiba
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambleside
3
Quoiba
9
Population
Ambleside
695
Quoiba
427
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ambleside | Quoiba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 2 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 9 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 3.9% |
| Population | 695 | 427 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Ambleside is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Quoiba is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Ambleside is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Quoiba answers with nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Ambleside sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Quoiba.
Ambleside suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Quoiba 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.