Overall score
Cawarral
35.9/100
Nerimbera
22.7/100
Cawarral vs Nerimbera, QLD suburb comparison
Cawarral for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CawarralNerimbera
Crime rate
Cawarral
44.4 / 1k
Nerimbera
83.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cawarral
10
Nerimbera
1
Population
Cawarral
831
Nerimbera
285
Metric leadCawarral 7Nerimbera 0across 7 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cawarral is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Nerimbera is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cawarral tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, 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 and families are more likely to prefer Cawarral, while Nerimbera remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.