Overall score
Kawungan
34.6/100
Scarness
43.1/100
Kawungan vs Scarness, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kawungan for value; Scarness for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KawunganScarness
Crime rate
Kawungan
70.1 / 1k
Scarness
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kawungan
18
Scarness
47
Population
Kawungan
5,460
Scarness
3,646
Metric leadKawungan 3Scarness 53 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 | Kawungan | Scarness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 47 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Population | 5,460 | 3,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Kawungan is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Scarness is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Kawungan pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community, whereas Scarness is the better pick for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Kawungan sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Scarness.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kawungan, while Scarness remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.