Overall score
Keppel Sands
34.7/100
Nerimbera
31.6/100
Keppel Sands vs Nerimbera, QLD Suburb Comparison
Keppel Sands for retirees and families; Nerimbera for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Keppel SandsNerimbera
Crime rate
Keppel Sands
71.6 / 1k
Nerimbera
133.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keppel Sands
12
Nerimbera
1
Population
Keppel Sands
374
Nerimbera
285
Metric leadKeppel Sands 7Nerimbera 02 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKeppel Sands
- Best for familiesKeppel Sands
- Best for best valueNerimbera
- Best for best schoolsNerimbera
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 | Keppel Sands | Nerimbera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.6 / 1k | 133.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 1 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 374 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Keppel Sands reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Nerimbera is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Keppel Sands is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Nerimbera answers with housing affordability.
Keppel Sands suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Nerimbera is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.