Overall score
Ningi
52.1/100
Sandstone Point
60.4/100
Ningi vs Sandstone Point, QLD suburb comparison
Ningi for retirees; Sandstone Point for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NingiSandstone Point
Crime rate
Ningi
22.6 / 1k
Sandstone Point
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ningi
30
Sandstone Point
140
Population
Ningi
5,349
Sandstone Point
4,094
Metric leadNingi 2Sandstone Point 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNingi
- Best for beach lifestyleSandstone Point
- Best for investmentSandstone Point
- Best for best valueSandstone Point
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 | Ningi | Sandstone Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.6 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 29 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 140 |
| Population | 5,349 | 4,094 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ningi is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Sandstone Point is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Sandstone Point leans into coastal living, while Ningi feels more inland and suburban in character.
Ningi tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, while Sandstone Point stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees may find Ningi the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Sandstone Point.