Overall score
Guanaba
31.9/100
Mount Nathan
41.9/100
Guanaba vs Mount Nathan, QLD suburb comparison
Guanaba for families; Mount Nathan for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GuanabaMount Nathan
Crime rate
Guanaba
29.0 / 1k
Mount Nathan
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Guanaba
4
Mount Nathan
4
Population
Guanaba
852
Mount Nathan
1,375
Metric leadGuanaba 1Mount Nathan 52 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesGuanaba
- Best for best valueMount Nathan
- Best for best schoolsMount Nathan
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 | Guanaba | Mount Nathan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.9/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Population | 852 | 1,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Guanaba is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Mount Nathan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Nathan sits among greener hillside streets, while Guanaba keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Guanaba tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Mount Nathan stands out for parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Guanaba sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Nathan.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Nathan, while Guanaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.