Overall score
Hope Island
52.2/100
Paradise Point
45.8/100
Hope Island vs Paradise Point, QLD Suburb Comparison
Hope Island for retirees and families; Paradise Point for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hope IslandParadise Point
Crime rate
Hope Island
73.0 / 1k
Paradise Point
56.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hope Island
246
Paradise Point
145
Population
Hope Island
14,522
Paradise Point
7,062
Metric leadHope Island 5Paradise Point 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHope Island
- Best for familiesHope Island
- Best for investmentParadise Point
- Best for best valueHope Island
- Best for best schoolsHope Island
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 | Hope Island | Paradise Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 56.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 16 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 246 | 145 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Population | 14,522 | 7,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hope Island is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Paradise Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Hope Island is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Paradise Point answers with a quieter safety profile, plus parks and reserves.
Hope Island suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Paradise Point is the stronger match for families and 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.