Overall score
Highworth
29.9/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Nambour for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Highworth
29.9/100
Nambour
55.5/100
Crime rate
Highworth
51.8 / 1k
Nambour
50.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highworth
5
Nambour
488
Population
Highworth
348
Nambour
12,145
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Highworth | Nambour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.3/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 50.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | — | 41 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 488 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 10.9% |
| Population | 348 | 12,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Highworth reads as a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm; Nambour is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Highworth sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Nambour is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Highworth is stronger for relatively affordable housing and an emerging neighbourhood; Nambour answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Highworth generally means more approachable housing costs, while Nambour leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nambour, while Highworth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.