Overall score
Deagon
58.5/100
Shorncliffe
58.5/100
Deagon vs Shorncliffe, QLD Suburb Comparison
Deagon for investment; Shorncliffe for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DeagonShorncliffe
Crime rate
Deagon
46.5 / 1k
Shorncliffe
46.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deagon
89
Shorncliffe
72
Population
Deagon
3,773
Shorncliffe
1,907
Metric leadDeagon 8Shorncliffe 13 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 beach lifestyleShorncliffe
- Best for investmentDeagon
- Best for best valueShorncliffe
- Best for best schoolsShorncliffe
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 | Deagon | Shorncliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 46.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 17 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 72 |
| Green cover | 21.8% | 4.6% |
| Population | 3,773 | 1,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Deagon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Shorncliffe is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Shorncliffe is shaped by the coast, Deagon offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Deagon tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Shorncliffe stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Deagon generally means more mid-market housing value, while Shorncliffe leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Shorncliffe, while Deagon 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.