Overall score
Coombabah
46.1/100
Runaway Bay
52.1/100
Coombabah vs Runaway Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coombabah for retirees and investment; Runaway Bay for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoombabahRunaway Bay
Crime rate
Coombabah
56.6 / 1k
Runaway Bay
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coombabah
52
Runaway Bay
241
Population
Coombabah
10,298
Runaway Bay
9,308
Metric leadCoombabah 4Runaway Bay 62 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 familiesRunaway Bay
- Best for investmentCoombabah
- Best for best valueCoombabah
- Best for best schoolsRunaway Bay
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 | Runaway Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 53.7/100 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 241 |
| Green cover | 42.1% | 3.2% |
| Population | 10,298 | 9,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Coombabah reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Runaway Bay is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Coombabah tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Runaway Bay stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Coombabah the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Runaway Bay.
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.