Nelly Bay vs North Ward, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Nelly Bay | North Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.7/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.2 / 1k | 159.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 139 | 729 |
| Population | 1,213 | 5,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNelly Bay
- Best for familiesNelly Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
Nelly Bay and North Ward offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours North Ward; Crime rate favours Nelly Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Nelly Bay, Families → Nelly Bay, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Investment → North Ward.