Overall score
Highvale
62.3/100
Mount Nebo
52.4/100
Highvale vs Mount Nebo, QLD Suburb Comparison
Highvale for families and value; Mount Nebo for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HighvaleMount Nebo
Crime rate
Highvale
13.3 / 1k
Mount Nebo
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highvale
41
Mount Nebo
16
Population
Highvale
1,979
Mount Nebo
430
Metric leadHighvale 6Mount Nebo 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHighvale
- Best for investmentMount Nebo
- Best for best valueHighvale
- Best for best schoolsHighvale
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 | Highvale | Mount Nebo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.3 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 16 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 3.3% |
| Population | 1,979 | 430 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Highvale reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Mount Nebo is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Highvale tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Mount Nebo stands out for strong connectivity to employment hubs and a mature, settled community. Highvale generally means more sought-after housing, while Mount Nebo leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Highvale suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Nebo is the stronger match for 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.