Overall score
Clifton Beach
53.4/100
Kewarra Beach
54.6/100
Clifton Beach vs Kewarra Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Clifton Beach for beach lifestyle; Kewarra Beach for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton BeachKewarra Beach
Crime rate
Clifton Beach
26.0 / 1k
Kewarra Beach
26.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Beach
79
Kewarra Beach
47
Population
Clifton Beach
3,192
Kewarra Beach
6,133
Metric leadClifton Beach 2Kewarra Beach 42 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKewarra Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleClifton Beach
- Best for investmentKewarra Beach
- Best for best valueKewarra Beach
- Best for best schoolsKewarra Beach
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 | Clifton Beach | Kewarra Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 81.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.0 / 1k | 26.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 47 |
| Population | 3,192 | 6,133 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Clifton Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Kewarra Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Clifton Beach is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Kewarra Beach answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Clifton Beach suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kewarra Beach is the stronger match for retirees and families.