Overall score
Guanaba
46.3/100
Mount Nathan
50.6/100
Guanaba vs Mount Nathan, QLD Suburb Comparison
Guanaba for schools; Mount Nathan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GuanabaMount Nathan
Crime rate
Guanaba
46.5 / 1k
Mount Nathan
57.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Guanaba
5
Mount Nathan
4
Population
Guanaba
852
Mount Nathan
1,375
Metric leadGuanaba 3Mount Nathan 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)
- Best for retireesMount Nathan
- Best for familiesMount Nathan
- Best for best schoolsGuanaba
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 | 46.3/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 57.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 51.7% |
| Population | 852 | 1,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Guanaba is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, 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, plus nearby cafés and amenities, while Mount Nathan stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and overall desirability. On housing, Guanaba sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Nathan.
Choose Guanaba if you are weighing families; lean toward Mount Nathan for 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.