Overall score
Coes Creek
36.8/100
Highworth
19.7/100
Coes Creek vs Highworth, QLD suburb comparison
Coes Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coes CreekHighworth
Crime rate
Coes Creek
30.2 / 1k
Highworth
31.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coes Creek
3
Highworth
5
Population
Coes Creek
1,515
Highworth
348
Metric leadCoes Creek 6Highworth 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCoes Creek
- Best for familiesCoes Creek
- Best for investmentCoes Creek
- Best for best valueCoes Creek
- Best for best schoolsCoes Creek
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 | Coes Creek | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 19.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 0.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.2 / 1k | 31.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 5 |
| Population | 1,515 | 348 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Coes Creek reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Highworth is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Coes Creek tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Highworth stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Coes Creek sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Highworth.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Coes Creek, while Highworth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.