Nelly Bay vs Picnic Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Nelly Bay | Picnic Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.7/100 | 7.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.2 / 1k | 27.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 139 | 45 |
| Population | 1,213 | 367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNelly Bay
- Best for familiesPicnic Bay
- Best for investmentNelly Bay
- Best for best valueNelly Bay
- Best for best schoolsNelly Bay
Comparison summary
Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Nelly Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Nelly Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Nelly Bay; Walkability favours Nelly Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Nelly Bay, Families → Picnic Bay, Investment → Nelly Bay, Best value → Nelly Bay.