Overall score
Bokarina
51.4/100
Parrearra
46.0/100
Bokarina vs Parrearra, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bokarina for retirees and beach lifestyle; Parrearra for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BokarinaParrearra
Crime rate
Bokarina
47.2 / 1k
Parrearra
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bokarina
101
Parrearra
77
Population
Bokarina
1,935
Parrearra
4,661
Metric leadBokarina 5Parrearra 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)
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 | Bokarina | Parrearra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.2 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 13 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 77 |
| Green cover | 18.6% | 2.5% |
| Population | 1,935 | 4,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bokarina is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Parrearra is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bokarina leans into coastal living, while Parrearra feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bokarina pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Parrearra is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Bokarina the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Parrearra.
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.