Overall score
Glenreagh
27.7/100
Nymboida
24.4/100
Glenreagh for families and value; Nymboida for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenreagh
27.7/100
Nymboida
24.4/100
Crime rate
Glenreagh
127.7 / 1k
Nymboida
112.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenreagh
2
Nymboida
3
Population
Glenreagh
1,005
Nymboida
268
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glenreagh | Nymboida |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.7/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 112.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 33 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,005 | 268 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Glenreagh reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Nymboida is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Glenreagh sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Nymboida is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Glenreagh is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability; Nymboida answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Glenreagh sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Nymboida.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glenreagh, while Nymboida 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.