Overall score
Clayfield
62.5/100
Nundah
61.6/100
Clayfield for investment and schools; Nundah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clayfield
62.5/100
Nundah
61.6/100
Crime rate
Clayfield
48.2 / 1k
Nundah
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clayfield
207
Nundah
284
Population
Clayfield
10,897
Nundah
13,098
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 | Clayfield | Nundah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.5/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 78 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 207 | 284 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 12.6% |
| Population | 10,897 | 13,098 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Clayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Nundah is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Clayfield tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Nundah stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Clayfield, while Nundah 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.