Overall score
Horseshoe Bay
52.2/100
Nelly Bay
59.7/100
Horseshoe Bay vs Nelly Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Nelly Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horseshoe BayNelly Bay
Crime rate
Horseshoe Bay
52.2 / 1k
Nelly Bay
52.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horseshoe Bay
78
Nelly Bay
143
Population
Horseshoe Bay
611
Nelly Bay
1,213
Metric leadHorseshoe Bay 2Nelly Bay 62 tiedacross 10 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 | Horseshoe Bay | Nelly Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.2 / 1k | 52.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 74.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 143 |
| Green cover | 59.8% | 52.0% |
| 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 a multicultural community mix, whereas Nelly Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. 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 investors, value-focused buyers, 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.