Overall score
Biggera Waters
47.9/100
Paradise Point
38.7/100
Biggera Waters for families and investment; Paradise Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Biggera Waters
47.9/100
Paradise Point
38.7/100
Crime rate
Biggera Waters
35.7 / 1k
Paradise Point
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Biggera Waters
169
Paradise Point
140
Population
Biggera Waters
9,973
Paradise Point
7,062
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 | Biggera Waters | Paradise Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.9/100 | 8.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.7 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 16 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 140 |
| Population | 9,973 | 7,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Biggera Waters is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Paradise Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Biggera Waters pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Paradise Point is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Biggera Waters if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Paradise Point for retirees.