Overall score
Boondall
69.4/100
Nudgee Beach
50.8/100
Boondall for families and schools; Nudgee Beach for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boondall
69.4/100
Nudgee Beach
50.8/100
Crime rate
Boondall
35.6 / 1k
Nudgee Beach
57.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boondall
225
Nudgee Beach
72
Population
Boondall
9,603
Nudgee Beach
308
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 | Boondall | Nudgee Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 57.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 6 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 72 |
| Population | 9,603 | 308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Boondall is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Nudgee Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Nudgee Beach leans into coastal living, while Boondall feels more inland and suburban in character.
Boondall pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Nudgee Beach is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Boondall if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Nudgee Beach for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.