Clear Island Waters vs Merrimac, 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 | Merrimac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 21 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 74 |
| Population | 4,395 | 7,212 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesClear Island Waters
- Best for familiesMerrimac
- Best for investmentMerrimac
- Best for best valueMerrimac
- Best for best schoolsMerrimac
Comparison summary
Clear Island Waters and Merrimac offer different strengths across official suburb data. Merrimac leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Merrimac; Housing (desirability) favours Merrimac; Crime rate favours Clear Island Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Clear Island Waters, Families → Merrimac, Investment → Merrimac, Best value → Merrimac.