Overall score
Nerang
39.4/100
Pacific Pines
56.2/100
Nerang vs Pacific Pines, QLD Suburb Comparison
Nerang for investment; Pacific Pines for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NerangPacific Pines
Crime rate
Nerang
57.1 / 1k
Pacific Pines
57.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nerang
9
Pacific Pines
208
Population
Nerang
17,048
Pacific Pines
16,664
Metric leadNerang 4Pacific Pines 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPacific Pines
- Best for familiesPacific Pines
- Best for investmentNerang
- Best for best valuePacific Pines
- Best for best schoolsPacific Pines
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 | Nerang | Pacific Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.1 / 1k | 57.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 32 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 54 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 208 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| Population | 17,048 | 16,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Nerang is a metro established suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Pacific Pines is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Nerang sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Pacific Pines is in a middle-ring position.
Nerang tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and a larger local community, while Pacific Pines stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pacific Pines, while Nerang 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.