Highland Park vs Nerang, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Highland Park | Nerang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHighland Park
- Best for best schoolsNerang
Comparison summary
Highland Park and Nerang offer different strengths across official suburb data. Nerang leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Highland Park; Crime rate favours Nerang; Schools & preschools favours Nerang. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Highland Park, Best schools → Nerang.