Clear Island Waters vs Mermaid Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Clear Island Waters | Mermaid Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 70.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 30 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 77.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 792 |
| Population | 4,395 | 7,329 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesClear Island Waters
- Best for familiesClear Island Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleMermaid Beach
- Best for investmentClear Island Waters
- Best for best schoolsClear Island Waters
Comparison summary
Clear Island Waters and Mermaid Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mermaid Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mermaid Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Clear Island Waters; Crime rate favours Clear Island Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Clear Island Waters, Families → Clear Island Waters, Beach lifestyle → Mermaid Beach, Investment → Clear Island Waters.