Overall score
Horseshoe Bay
52.2/100
North Ward
53.9/100
Horseshoe Bay vs North Ward, QLD Suburb Comparison
North Ward for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horseshoe BayNorth Ward
Crime rate
Horseshoe Bay
52.2 / 1k
North Ward
309.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horseshoe Bay
78
North Ward
735
Population
Horseshoe Bay
611
North Ward
5,073
Metric leadHorseshoe Bay 2North Ward 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
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 | North Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.2 / 1k | 309.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 735 |
| Green cover | 59.8% | 12.5% |
| Population | 611 | 5,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Horseshoe Bay is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and North Ward is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. North Ward leans into coastal living, while Horseshoe Bay feels more inland and suburban in character.
Horseshoe Bay tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while North Ward stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Horseshoe Bay sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in North Ward.
Choose Horseshoe Bay if you are weighing families; lean toward North Ward for people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.