Overall score
Mount Nebo
43.5/100
Wights Mountain
63.3/100
Mount Nebo vs Wights Mountain, QLD suburb comparison
Wights Mountain for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount NeboWights Mountain
Crime rate
Mount Nebo
8.8 / 1k
Wights Mountain
7.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Nebo
9
Wights Mountain
4
Population
Mount Nebo
430
Wights Mountain
767
Metric leadMount Nebo 1Wights Mountain 52 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWights Mountain
- Best for familiesWights Mountain
- Best for investmentWights 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 | 43.5/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.8 / 1k | 7.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 4 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Mount Nebo sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Wights Mountain.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wights Mountain, while Mount Nebo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.