Overall score
Nudgee Beach
50.0/100
Shorncliffe
58.5/100
Nudgee Beach vs Shorncliffe, QLD Suburb Comparison
Nudgee Beach for families; Shorncliffe for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Nudgee BeachShorncliffe
Crime rate
Nudgee Beach
88.9 / 1k
Shorncliffe
46.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nudgee Beach
71
Shorncliffe
72
Population
Nudgee Beach
308
Shorncliffe
1,907
Metric leadNudgee Beach 2Shorncliffe 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesShorncliffe
- Best for familiesNudgee Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleShorncliffe
- Best for investmentShorncliffe
- Best for best schoolsShorncliffe
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 | Nudgee Beach | Shorncliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.9 / 1k | 46.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 17 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 72 |
| Green cover | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Population | 308 | 1,907 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Nudgee Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Shorncliffe is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Nudgee Beach is stronger for housing affordability; Shorncliffe answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors may find Nudgee Beach the better fit, while retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Shorncliffe.
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.