Coombabah vs Runaway Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coombabah | Runaway Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 14.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 29.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 236 |
| Population | 10,298 | 9,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRunaway Bay
- Best for familiesCoombabah
- Best for investmentCoombabah
- Best for best valueCoombabah
- Best for best schoolsCoombabah
Comparison summary
Coombabah and Runaway Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Runaway Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Runaway Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Coombabah; Schools & preschools favours Coombabah. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Runaway Bay, Families → Coombabah, Investment → Coombabah, Best value → Coombabah.