Overall score
Clontarf
65.6/100
Redcliffe
66.5/100
Clontarf for retirees and investment; Redcliffe for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clontarf
65.6/100
Redcliffe
66.5/100
Crime rate
Clontarf
53.0 / 1k
Redcliffe
46.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clontarf
222
Redcliffe
365
Population
Clontarf
8,446
Redcliffe
10,460
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.
Put side by side, Clontarf is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Redcliffe is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Clontarf is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Redcliffe answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Clontarf suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Redcliffe is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.