Overall score
Caboolture
28.8/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Nambour for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Caboolture
28.8/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Crime rate
Caboolture
93.7 / 1k
Nambour
50.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caboolture
63
Nambour
488
Population
Caboolture
29,534
Nambour
12,145
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 | Caboolture | Nambour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.8/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.3/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.7 / 1k | 50.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 41 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 488 |
| Green cover | 13.0% | 10.9% |
| Population | 29,534 | 12,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Caboolture reads as a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby; Nambour is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Caboolture is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community; Nambour answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Caboolture the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nambour.
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.