Overall score
Bokarina
57.7/100
Parrearra
44.7/100
Bokarina vs Parrearra, QLD suburb comparison
Bokarina for retirees and beach lifestyle; Parrearra for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BokarinaParrearra
Crime rate
Bokarina
28.5 / 1k
Parrearra
28.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bokarina
90
Parrearra
66
Population
Bokarina
1,935
Parrearra
4,661
Metric leadBokarina 6Parrearra 4across 10 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.
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Parrearra is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Bokarina the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Parrearra.