Overall score
Avenel
40.9/100
Nagambie
35.0/100
Avenel for families and value; Nagambie for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Avenel
40.9/100
Nagambie
35.0/100
Crime rate
Avenel
46.2 / 1k
Nagambie
80.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avenel
1
Nagambie
5
Population
Avenel
1,112
Nagambie
2,254
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 | Avenel | Nagambie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 80.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 5 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 46 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Population | 1,112 | 2,254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Avenel is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Nagambie is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Avenel pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Nagambie is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Avenel sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in Nagambie.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Avenel the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nagambie.
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.