Overall score
Caravonica
47.6/100
Holloways Beach
47.2/100
Caravonica vs Holloways Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Caravonica for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaravonicaHolloways Beach
Crime rate
Caravonica
48.9 / 1k
Holloways Beach
49.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caravonica
48
Holloways Beach
225
Population
Caravonica
2,183
Holloways Beach
2,398
Metric leadCaravonica 4Holloways Beach 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaravonica
- Best for familiesCaravonica
- Best for investmentCaravonica
- Best for best valueCaravonica
- Best for best schoolsCaravonica
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 | Caravonica | Holloways Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.9 / 1k | 49.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 225 |
| Population | 2,183 | 2,398 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Caravonica is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Holloways Beach is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Caravonica pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Holloways Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Caravonica sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Holloways Beach.
Caravonica suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Holloways Beach is the stronger match for families.