Arundel vs Gaven, QLD Suburb Comparison

Arundel for retirees; Gaven for investment and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ArundelGaven

Overall score

Arundel

46.0/100

Gaven

45.3/100

Crime rate

Arundel

66.6 / 1k

Gaven

56.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Arundel

60

Gaven

5

Population

Arundel

11,171

Gaven

1,638

Metric leadArundel 8Gaven 12 tiedacross 11 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.

CategoryArundelGaven
Overall score46.0/10045.3/100
Housing (desirability)59.2/10044.1/100
Crime rate66.6 / 1k56.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools2—
Weather (desirability)42.8/10042.8/100
Parks & reserves161
Public transport stops332
Walkability36.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities605
Green cover13.6%12.8%
Population11,1711,638
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/106/10

Comparison summary

Arundel reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Gaven is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Arundel sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Gaven is further out with more breathing room.

On the data, Arundel is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Gaven answers with a quieter safety profile. On housing, Arundel sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Gaven.

On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Arundel, while Gaven 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.

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