Overall score
Clontarf
50.3/100
Redcliffe
51.8/100
Clontarf for value; Redcliffe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clontarf
50.3/100
Redcliffe
51.8/100
Crime rate
Clontarf
88.4 / 1k
Redcliffe
74.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clontarf
231
Redcliffe
373
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.
| Category | Clontarf | Redcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.4 / 1k | 74.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 53 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 231 | 373 |
| Green cover | 14.3% | 5.9% |
| Population | 8,446 | 10,460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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 stronger socioeconomic advantage; Redcliffe answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Clontarf suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Redcliffe is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.