Overall score
Howard
32.6/100
Pacific Haven
23.8/100
Howard vs Pacific Haven, QLD suburb comparison
Howard for investment and value; Pacific Haven for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HowardPacific Haven
Crime rate
Howard
24.5 / 1k
Pacific Haven
24.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howard
0
Pacific Haven
0
Population
Howard
1,394
Pacific Haven
778
Metric leadHoward 3Pacific Haven 13 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPacific Haven
- Best for investmentHoward
- Best for best valueHoward
- Best for best schoolsHoward
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 | Howard | Pacific Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 23.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.3/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.5 / 1k | 24.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,394 | 778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Howard is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Pacific Haven is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Howard tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Pacific Haven stands out for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
Choose Howard if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Pacific Haven for families.