Overall score
Biggera Waters
43.7/100
Coombabah
46.1/100
Biggera Waters vs Coombabah, QLD Suburb Comparison
Biggera Waters for families and schools; Coombabah for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Biggera WatersCoombabah
Crime rate
Biggera Waters
56.5 / 1k
Coombabah
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Biggera Waters
172
Coombabah
52
Population
Biggera Waters
9,973
Coombabah
10,298
Metric leadBiggera Waters 5Coombabah 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCoombabah
- Best for familiesBiggera Waters
- Best for investmentCoombabah
- Best for best valueCoombabah
- Best for best schoolsBiggera Waters
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 | Biggera Waters | Coombabah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.5 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 30 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 52 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 42.1% |
| Population | 9,973 | 10,298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Biggera Waters reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Coombabah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Biggera Waters tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Coombabah stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Biggera Waters if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Coombabah for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.