Overall score
Deagon
58.7/100
Shorncliffe
57.9/100
Deagon vs Shorncliffe, QLD suburb comparison
Shorncliffe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DeagonShorncliffe
Crime rate
Deagon
29.0 / 1k
Shorncliffe
29.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deagon
85
Shorncliffe
73
Population
Deagon
3,773
Shorncliffe
1,907
Metric leadDeagon 6Shorncliffe 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesShorncliffe
- Best for familiesShorncliffe
- Best for beach lifestyleShorncliffe
- Best for investmentShorncliffe
- 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 | 58.7/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 85.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 29.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 17 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 73 |
| 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 parks and reserves and public transport access, while Shorncliffe stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options. Deagon generally means more mid-market housing value, while Shorncliffe leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Shorncliffe, while Deagon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.