Overall score
Inverness
38.6/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Inverness vs Yeppoon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Inverness for value; Yeppoon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
InvernessYeppoon
Crime rate
Inverness
62.5 / 1k
Yeppoon
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Inverness
4
Yeppoon
193
Population
Inverness
460
Yeppoon
7,037
Metric leadInverness 3Yeppoon 71 tiedacross 11 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 | Inverness | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 193 |
| Green cover | 25.2% | 12.6% |
| Population | 460 | 7,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Inverness is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Yeppoon is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Inverness tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yeppoon stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Inverness the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yeppoon.
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.