North Ward vs Picnic Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | North Ward | Picnic Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 7.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 27.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 729 | 45 |
| Population | 5,073 | 367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPicnic Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
North Ward and Picnic Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours North Ward; Crime rate favours Picnic Bay. Quick verdicts: Families → Picnic Bay, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Investment → North Ward, Best value → North Ward.