Overall score
Biggera Waters
48.1/100
Coombabah
45.6/100
Biggera Waters vs Coombabah, QLD suburb comparison
Biggera Waters for retirees and families; Coombabah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Biggera WatersCoombabah
Crime rate
Biggera Waters
34.1 / 1k
Coombabah
34.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Biggera Waters
169
Coombabah
45
Population
Biggera Waters
9,973
Coombabah
10,298
Metric leadBiggera Waters 6Coombabah 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBiggera Waters
- 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 | 48.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.1 / 1k | 34.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 30 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 45 |
| 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 walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Coombabah stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Biggera Waters sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Coombabah.
Choose Biggera Waters if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Coombabah for families and investors.