Overall score
Highland Park
55.6/100
Nerang
49.7/100
Highland Park vs Nerang, QLD suburb comparison
Highland Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Highland ParkNerang
Crime rate
Highland Park
35.6 / 1k
Nerang
35.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highland Park
56
Nerang
7
Population
Highland Park
6,576
Nerang
17,048
Metric leadHighland Park 4Nerang 42 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 retireesHighland Park
- Best for familiesHighland Park
- Best for best schoolsHighland Park
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 | Highland Park | Nerang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 35.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 32 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 58 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 7 |
| Population | 6,576 | 17,048 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Highland Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Nerang is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm. Highland Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Nerang is further out with more breathing room.
Highland Park pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Nerang is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Highland Park sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Nerang.
Choose Highland Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Nerang for households prioritising schools.