Coowonga vs Nerimbera, QLD Suburb Comparison

Coowonga for retirees and families; Nerimbera for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CoowongaNerimbera

Overall score

Coowonga

30.7/100

Nerimbera

31.6/100

Crime rate

Coowonga

69.3 / 1k

Nerimbera

133.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Coowonga

1

Nerimbera

1

Population

Coowonga

255

Nerimbera

285

Metric leadCoowonga 4Nerimbera 23 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryCoowongaNerimbera
Overall score30.7/10031.6/100
Housing (desirability)49.9/10042.1/100
Crime rate69.3 / 1k133.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1—
Weather (desirability)18.0/10011.8/100
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities11
Green cover0.0%0.0%
Population255285
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Coowonga is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Nerimbera is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Coowonga tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Nerimbera stands out for a larger local community.

On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coowonga, while Nerimbera remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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.

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