North Ward vs Rowes 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 | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 159.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 729 | 22 |
| Population | 5,073 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Ward
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for investmentRowes Bay
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
North Ward and Rowes Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours Rowes Bay; Crime rate favours Rowes Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Ward, Families → North Ward, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Investment → Rowes Bay.