Overall score
Nudgee
51.6/100
Pinkenba
31.1/100
Nudgee vs Pinkenba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Nudgee for retirees and families; Pinkenba for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NudgeePinkenba
Crime rate
Nudgee
88.6 / 1k
Pinkenba
6044.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nudgee
83
Pinkenba
9
Population
Nudgee
4,377
Pinkenba
350
Metric leadNudgee 8Pinkenba 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Pinkenba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.6 / 1k | 6044.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 9 |
| Green cover | 15.7% | 0.9% |
| Population | 4,377 | 350 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Nudgee is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Pinkenba is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Pinkenba leans into coastal living, while Nudgee feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Nudgee is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Pinkenba answers with walkability. On housing, Nudgee sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Pinkenba.
Nudgee suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Pinkenba is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.