Overall score
Nudgee Beach
50.8/100
Virginia
67.3/100
Nudgee Beach for beach lifestyle and investment; Virginia for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nudgee Beach
50.8/100
Virginia
67.3/100
Crime rate
Nudgee Beach
57.0 / 1k
Virginia
56.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nudgee Beach
72
Virginia
169
Population
Nudgee Beach
308
Virginia
2,395
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Nudgee Beach | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 94.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 56.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 30 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 169 |
| Population | 308 | 2,395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Nudgee Beach reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Virginia is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Nudgee Beach leans into coastal living, while Virginia feels more inland and suburban in character.
Nudgee Beach tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Virginia stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Nudgee Beach suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Virginia is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.