Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Coombabah
46.1/100
Arundel vs Coombabah, QLD Suburb Comparison
Arundel for families and schools; Coombabah for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArundelCoombabah
Crime rate
Arundel
66.6 / 1k
Coombabah
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arundel
60
Coombabah
52
Population
Arundel
11,171
Coombabah
10,298
Metric leadArundel 7Coombabah 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Arundel | Coombabah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 30 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 52 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 42.1% |
| Population | 11,171 | 10,298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Arundel reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Coombabah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Arundel is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Coombabah answers with a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Arundel, while Coombabah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.