Garbutt vs Rowes Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Garbutt | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.3 / 1k | 159.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 22 |
| Population | 2,309 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Garbutt and Rowes Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Garbutt leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Garbutt; Housing (desirability) favours Rowes Bay; Crime rate favours Garbutt. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rowes Bay, Families → Rowes Bay, Beach lifestyle → Rowes Bay, Investment → Rowes Bay.