Overall score
Highworth
19.7/100
Nambour
72.6/100
Highworth vs Nambour, QLD suburb comparison
Nambour for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HighworthNambour
Crime rate
Highworth
31.0 / 1k
Nambour
30.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highworth
5
Nambour
486
Population
Highworth
348
Nambour
12,145
Metric leadHighworth 0Nambour 81 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
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 a quieter safety profile; Nambour answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Nambour, while Highworth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.