Overall score
Coombabah
46.1/100
Paradise Point
45.8/100
Coombabah vs Paradise Point, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coombabah for retirees and investment; Paradise Point for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoombabahParadise Point
Crime rate
Coombabah
56.6 / 1k
Paradise Point
56.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coombabah
52
Paradise Point
145
Population
Coombabah
10,298
Paradise Point
7,062
Metric leadCoombabah 5Paradise Point 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCoombabah
- Best for familiesParadise Point
- Best for investmentCoombabah
- Best for best valueCoombabah
- Best for best schoolsParadise Point
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 | Paradise Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.6 / 1k | 56.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 145 |
| Green cover | 42.1% | 13.2% |
| Population | 10,298 | 7,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coombabah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Paradise Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Coombabah tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability, while Paradise Point stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Coombabah the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Paradise Point.
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.