Clear Island Waters vs Mermaid Waters, 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 Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 70.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 61 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 50 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 300 |
| Population | 4,395 | 13,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesClear Island Waters
- Best for familiesClear Island Waters
- Best for investmentClear Island Waters
- Best for best schoolsClear Island Waters
Comparison summary
Clear Island Waters and Mermaid Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mermaid Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mermaid Waters; Housing (desirability) favours Clear Island Waters; Crime rate favours Clear Island Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Clear Island Waters, Families → Clear Island Waters, Investment → Clear Island Waters, Best schools → Clear Island Waters.