Overall score
Mount Nebo
52.4/100
Wights Mountain
58.1/100
Mount Nebo vs Wights Mountain, QLD Suburb Comparison
Wights Mountain for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount NeboWights Mountain
Crime rate
Mount Nebo
11.8 / 1k
Wights Mountain
13.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Nebo
16
Wights Mountain
4
Population
Mount Nebo
430
Wights Mountain
767
Metric leadMount Nebo 3Wights Mountain 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWights Mountain
- Best for best valueWights Mountain
- Best for best schoolsWights Mountain
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 | Mount Nebo | Wights Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.8 / 1k | 13.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 4 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| Population | 430 | 767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Nebo is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Wights Mountain is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Mount Nebo pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Wights Mountain is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Mount Nebo sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Wights Mountain.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wights Mountain, while Mount Nebo 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.