Overall score
North Stradbroke Island
—
Redcliffe
66.5/100
Redcliffe for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
North Stradbroke Island
—
Redcliffe
66.5/100
Crime rate
North Stradbroke Island
51.8 / 1k
Redcliffe
46.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Stradbroke Island
0
Redcliffe
365
Population
North Stradbroke Island
181
Redcliffe
10,460
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | North Stradbroke Island | Redcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 68.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 46.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | — | 53 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 365 |
| Population | 181 | 10,460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
North Stradbroke Island reads as a welcoming smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Redcliffe is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Redcliffe leans into coastal living, while North Stradbroke Island feels more inland and suburban in character.
North Stradbroke Island tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Redcliffe stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Redcliffe, while North Stradbroke Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.