Overall score
Horseshoe Bay
39.2/100
Nelly Bay
44.8/100
Horseshoe Bay vs Nelly Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Horseshoe Bay for families; Nelly Bay for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horseshoe BayNelly Bay
Crime rate
Horseshoe Bay
28.5 / 1k
Nelly Bay
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horseshoe Bay
71
Nelly Bay
139
Population
Horseshoe Bay
611
Nelly Bay
1,213
Metric leadHorseshoe Bay 0Nelly Bay 71 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHorseshoe Bay
- Best for investmentNelly Bay
- Best for best valueNelly Bay
- Best for best schoolsNelly Bay
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 | Horseshoe Bay | Nelly Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.2/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.3/100 | 14.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 28.4 / 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 |
Comparison summary
Horseshoe Bay is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Nelly Bay is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Horseshoe Bay pulls ahead on relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends, whereas Nelly Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Horseshoe Bay sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Nelly Bay.
Horseshoe Bay suits families more clearly, whereas Nelly Bay is the stronger match for retirees and investors.