Overall score
Gilston
34.2/100
Nerang
49.7/100
Gilston vs Nerang, QLD suburb comparison
Gilston for retirees; Nerang for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GilstonNerang
Crime rate
Gilston
35.4 / 1k
Nerang
35.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gilston
10
Nerang
7
Population
Gilston
2,669
Nerang
17,048
Metric leadGilston 3Nerang 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Gilston is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Nerang is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Gilston pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Nerang is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Gilston sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Nerang.
Choose Gilston if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Nerang for families and value-focused buyers.