Overall score
Bundall
53.3/100
Clear Island Waters
43.7/100
Bundall vs Clear Island Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Bundall for schools; Clear Island Waters for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BundallClear Island Waters
Crime rate
Bundall
101.0 / 1k
Clear Island Waters
27.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundall
322
Clear Island Waters
47
Population
Bundall
4,895
Clear Island Waters
4,395
Metric leadBundall 6Clear Island Waters 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClear Island Waters
- Best for familiesClear Island Waters
- Best for investmentClear Island Waters
- Best for best schoolsBundall
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 | Bundall | Clear Island Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 101.0 / 1k | 27.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 3 |
| Walkability | 69.5/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 322 | 47 |
| Population | 4,895 | 4,395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bundall is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Clear Island Waters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Bundall is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Clear Island Waters answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Clear Island Waters, while Bundall remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.