Horseshoe Bay vs Nelly Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Horseshoe Bay | Nelly Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.3/100 | 14.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.8 / 1k | 27.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 139 |
| Population | 611 | 1,213 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNelly Bay
- Best for familiesHorseshoe Bay
- Best for investmentNelly Bay
- Best for best valueNelly Bay
- Best for best schoolsNelly Bay
Comparison summary
Horseshoe Bay and Nelly Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Nelly Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Nelly Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Nelly Bay; Crime rate favours Nelly Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Nelly Bay, Families → Horseshoe Bay, Investment → Nelly Bay, Best value → Nelly Bay.