North Ward vs Pallarenda, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | North Ward | Pallarenda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 32.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 159.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 729 | 48 |
| Population | 5,073 | 778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPallarenda
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentPallarenda
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
North Ward and Pallarenda offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours Pallarenda; Crime rate favours North Ward. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pallarenda, Families → North Ward, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Investment → Pallarenda.