Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Biggera Waters
43.7/100
Arundel for retirees and investment; Biggera Waters for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Biggera Waters
43.7/100
Crime rate
Arundel
66.6 / 1k
Biggera Waters
56.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arundel
60
Biggera Waters
172
Population
Arundel
11,171
Biggera Waters
9,973
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 | Arundel | Biggera Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 56.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 23 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 172 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 2.3% |
| Population | 11,171 | 9,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Arundel reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Biggera Waters is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Arundel tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Biggera Waters stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Arundel the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Biggera Waters.
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.