Overall score
Eli Waters
34.1/100
Point Vernon
43.9/100
Eli Waters vs Point Vernon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Eli Waters for families and schools; Point Vernon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eli WatersPoint Vernon
Crime rate
Eli Waters
69.9 / 1k
Point Vernon
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eli Waters
21
Point Vernon
56
Population
Eli Waters
3,758
Point Vernon
5,718
Metric leadEli Waters 1Point Vernon 62 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPoint Vernon
- Best for familiesEli Waters
- Best for investmentPoint Vernon
- Best for best schoolsEli Waters
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 | Eli Waters | Point Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.1/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.9 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 16 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 56 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| Population | 3,758 | 5,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Eli Waters is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Point Vernon is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Eli Waters pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Point Vernon is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Eli Waters, while Point Vernon 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.