Overall score
Coombabah
46.1/100
Hollywell
41.1/100
Coombabah vs Hollywell, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coombabah for retirees and investment; Hollywell for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoombabahHollywell
Crime rate
Coombabah
56.6 / 1k
Hollywell
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coombabah
52
Hollywell
35
Population
Coombabah
10,298
Hollywell
2,930
Metric leadCoombabah 8Hollywell 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Coombabah | Hollywell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.6 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 10 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 35 |
| Green cover | 42.1% | 2.9% |
| Population | 10,298 | 2,930 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Coombabah reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Hollywell is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Coombabah sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hollywell is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Coombabah is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Hollywell answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Coombabah the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hollywell.
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.