Broadbeach Waters vs Clear Island Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.7 / 1k | 24.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 3 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 47 |
| Population | 8,164 | 4,395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesClear Island Waters
- Best for investmentClear Island Waters
- Best for best valueClear Island Waters
Comparison summary
Broadbeach Waters and Clear Island Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Broadbeach Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Broadbeach Waters; Housing (desirability) favours Clear Island Waters; Crime rate favours Clear Island Waters. Quick verdicts: Families → Clear Island Waters, Investment → Clear Island Waters, Best value → Clear Island Waters.