Overall score
Ningi
51.5/100
Sandstone Point
54.6/100
Ningi vs Sandstone Point, QLD Suburb Comparison
Ningi for schools; 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
38.3 / 1k
Sandstone Point
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ningi
75
Sandstone Point
154
Population
Ningi
5,349
Sandstone Point
4,094
Metric leadNingi 2Sandstone Point 63 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for beach lifestyleSandstone Point
- Best for investmentSandstone Point
- Best for best valueSandstone Point
- Best for best schoolsNingi
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 | 51.5/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.3 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 29 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 154 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 15.7% |
| Population | 5,349 | 4,094 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ningi is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, 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 larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Sandstone Point stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees may find Ningi the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sandstone Point.
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.