Overall score
Boondall
55.7/100
Shorncliffe
58.5/100
Boondall vs Shorncliffe, QLD Suburb Comparison
Boondall for retirees; Shorncliffe for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoondallShorncliffe
Crime rate
Boondall
59.3 / 1k
Shorncliffe
46.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boondall
231
Shorncliffe
72
Population
Boondall
9,603
Shorncliffe
1,907
Metric leadBoondall 7Shorncliffe 41 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 retireesBoondall
- Best for beach lifestyleShorncliffe
- Best for investmentShorncliffe
- Best for best valueShorncliffe
- Best for best schoolsShorncliffe
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 | Boondall | Shorncliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 46.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 17 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 231 | 72 |
| Green cover | 19.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 9,603 | 1,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Boondall reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Shorncliffe is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Shorncliffe is shaped by the coast, Boondall offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Boondall tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Shorncliffe stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Shorncliffe, while Boondall remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.