Overall score
Coes Creek
35.1/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Coes Creek vs Nambour, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coes Creek for schools; Nambour for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coes CreekNambour
Crime rate
Coes Creek
50.7 / 1k
Nambour
50.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coes Creek
3
Nambour
488
Population
Coes Creek
1,515
Nambour
12,145
Metric leadCoes Creek 1Nambour 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNambour
- Best for familiesNambour
- 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 | Nambour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.0/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.7 / 1k | 50.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | — | 41 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 488 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 10.9% |
| Population | 1,515 | 12,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coes Creek is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Nambour is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Coes Creek sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Nambour is in a middle-ring position.
Coes Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Nambour is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Coes Creek sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Nambour.
Retirees and investors may find Coes Creek the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nambour.
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.