Gilston vs Nerang, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gilston | Nerang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 58 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 7 |
| Population | 2,669 | 17,048 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Gilston and Nerang offer different strengths across official suburb data. Nerang leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Nerang; Crime rate favours Nerang; Schools & preschools favours Nerang. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gilston, Families → Nerang, Best value → Nerang, Best schools → Nerang.