Overall score
Cawarral
40.2/100
Nerimbera
31.6/100
Cawarral vs Nerimbera, QLD Suburb Comparison
Cawarral for retirees and families; Nerimbera for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CawarralNerimbera
Crime rate
Cawarral
71.5 / 1k
Nerimbera
133.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cawarral
15
Nerimbera
1
Population
Cawarral
831
Nerimbera
285
Metric leadCawarral 9Nerimbera 0across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Cawarral | Nerimbera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.2/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.5 / 1k | 133.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 831 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cawarral is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Nerimbera is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cawarral tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Nerimbera stands out for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. Cawarral generally means more mid-market housing value, while Nerimbera leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cawarral, while Nerimbera 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.