Overall score
Holloways Beach
47.2/100
Stratford
54.2/100
Holloways Beach vs Stratford, QLD suburb comparison
Stratford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Holloways BeachStratford
Crime rate
Holloways Beach
49.1 / 1k
Stratford
146.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holloways Beach
225
Stratford
47
Population
Holloways Beach
2,398
Stratford
1,198
Metric leadHolloways Beach 4Stratford 41 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.
| Category | Holloways Beach | Stratford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.1 / 1k | 146.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 47 |
| Population | 2,398 | 1,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Holloways Beach is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Stratford is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Holloways Beach is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Stratford answers with housing affordability and walkability. Holloways Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Stratford leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Holloways Beach if you are weighing families; lean toward Stratford for retirees and investors.