Overall score
Inverness
35.7/100
Yeppoon
59.0/100
Inverness for retirees and investment; Yeppoon for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Inverness
35.7/100
Yeppoon
59.0/100
Crime rate
Inverness
37.0 / 1k
Yeppoon
36.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Inverness
2
Yeppoon
187
Population
Inverness
460
Yeppoon
7,037
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
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 and parks and reserves. Inverness generally means more sought-after housing, while Yeppoon leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and investors may find Inverness the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yeppoon.