Overall score
Gaven
45.3/100
Pacific Pines
56.2/100
Gaven vs Pacific Pines, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gaven for schools; Pacific Pines for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GavenPacific Pines
Crime rate
Gaven
56.8 / 1k
Pacific Pines
57.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gaven
5
Pacific Pines
208
Population
Gaven
1,638
Pacific Pines
16,664
Metric leadGaven 1Pacific Pines 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPacific Pines
- Best for best valuePacific Pines
- Best for best schoolsGaven
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 | Gaven | Pacific Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 57.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 54 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 208 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 16.9% |
| Population | 1,638 | 16,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Gaven reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Pacific Pines is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Gaven sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Pacific Pines is in a middle-ring position.
Pacific Pines holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Gaven is closer across the remaining categories. On housing, Gaven sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Pacific Pines.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pacific Pines, while Gaven 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.