Benowa vs Carrara, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Benowa | Carrara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.0 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 31 |
| Walkability | 64.5/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 45 |
| Population | 9,889 | 13,138 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Benowa and Carrara offer different strengths across official suburb data. Benowa leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Benowa; Housing (desirability) favours Carrara; Crime rate favours Carrara. Quick verdicts: Families → Benowa, Investment → Carrara, Best value → Carrara, Best schools → Benowa.