Coowonga vs Nerimbera, QLD suburb comparison

Coowonga for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CoowongaNerimbera

Overall score

Coowonga

26.7/100

Nerimbera

22.7/100

Crime rate

Coowonga

44.4 / 1k

Nerimbera

83.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Coowonga

1

Nerimbera

1

Population

Coowonga

255

Nerimbera

285

Metric leadCoowonga 4Nerimbera 12 tiedacross 7 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 score26.7/10022.7/100
Housing (desirability)44.2/10042.4/100
Crime rate44.4 / 1k83.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities11
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 and a quieter safety profile, while Nerimbera stands out for a larger local community.

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

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