Overall score
Biggera Waters
43.7/100
Hollywell
41.1/100
Biggera Waters vs Hollywell, QLD Suburb Comparison
Biggera Waters for retirees; Hollywell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Biggera WatersHollywell
Crime rate
Biggera Waters
56.5 / 1k
Hollywell
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Biggera Waters
172
Hollywell
35
Population
Biggera Waters
9,973
Hollywell
2,930
Metric leadBiggera Waters 8Hollywell 22 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 retireesBiggera Waters
- Best for familiesHollywell
- Best for investmentHollywell
- Best for best schoolsHollywell
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 | Hollywell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.5 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 10 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 35 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Population | 9,973 | 2,930 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Biggera Waters is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Hollywell is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Biggera Waters sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hollywell is further out with more breathing room.
Biggera Waters tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Hollywell stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Biggera Waters if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Hollywell for retirees and investors.
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.