Overall score
North Ward
53.9/100
Rowes Bay
27.2/100
North Ward vs Rowes Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
North Ward for families and investment; Rowes Bay for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North WardRowes Bay
Crime rate
North Ward
309.5 / 1k
Rowes Bay
308.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Ward
735
Rowes Bay
23
Population
North Ward
5,073
Rowes Bay
541
Metric leadNorth Ward 6Rowes Bay 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRowes Bay
- Best for familiesNorth 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 | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.5 / 1k | 308.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 735 | 23 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| Population | 5,073 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
North Ward is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Rowes Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
North Ward pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Rowes Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose North Ward if you are weighing retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Rowes Bay for investors.
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.