Overall score
Gilston
40.3/100
Nerang
39.4/100
Gilston vs Nerang, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gilston for families and schools; Nerang for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GilstonNerang
Crime rate
Gilston
57.0 / 1k
Nerang
57.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gilston
13
Nerang
9
Population
Gilston
2,669
Nerang
17,048
Metric leadGilston 4Nerang 71 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Gilston | Nerang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 57.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 58 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 9 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 5.6% |
| Population | 2,669 | 17,048 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Gilston is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Nerang is a metro established suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Gilston pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Nerang is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Gilston if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Nerang for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.