Overall score
North Ward
53.9/100
Picnic Bay
42.6/100
North Ward vs Picnic Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
North Ward for beach lifestyle and investment; Picnic Bay for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North WardPicnic Bay
Crime rate
North Ward
309.5 / 1k
Picnic Bay
52.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Ward
735
Picnic Bay
47
Population
North Ward
5,073
Picnic Bay
367
Metric leadNorth Ward 7Picnic Bay 11 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 familiesPicnic Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
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 | North Ward | Picnic Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.5 / 1k | 52.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 735 | 47 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 5,073 | 367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
North Ward is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Picnic Bay is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where North Ward is shaped by the coast, Picnic Bay offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
North Ward tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Picnic Bay stands out for a quieter safety profile. On housing, North Ward sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Picnic Bay.
North Ward suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Picnic Bay is the stronger match for families.
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.