Overall score
Clear Island Waters
43.8/100
Robina
78.2/100
Robina for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clear Island Waters
43.8/100
Robina
78.2/100
Crime rate
Clear Island Waters
25.9 / 1k
Robina
25.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clear Island Waters
47
Robina
490
Population
Clear Island Waters
4,395
Robina
25,659
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 | Clear Island Waters | Robina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 78.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.9 / 1k | 25.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 112 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 92 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 490 |
| Population | 4,395 | 25,659 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Clear Island Waters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Robina is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Clear Island Waters tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Robina stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Robina, while Clear Island Waters remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.