Overall score
Clear Island Waters
49.4/100
Merrimac
53.3/100
Clear Island Waters vs Merrimac, QLD Suburb Comparison
Clear Island Waters for families and schools; Merrimac for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clear Island WatersMerrimac
Crime rate
Clear Island Waters
42.6 / 1k
Merrimac
42.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clear Island Waters
47
Merrimac
74
Population
Clear Island Waters
4,395
Merrimac
7,212
Metric leadClear Island Waters 3Merrimac 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMerrimac
- Best for familiesClear Island Waters
- Best for investmentMerrimac
- Best for best valueMerrimac
- Best for best schoolsClear Island Waters
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 | Clear Island Waters | Merrimac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 42.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 21 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 74 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Population | 4,395 | 7,212 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Clear Island Waters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Merrimac is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Clear Island Waters is stronger for parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Merrimac answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Clear Island Waters suits retirees more clearly, whereas Merrimac is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.