Overall score
Pacific Heights
42.3/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Pacific Heights for value and schools; Yeppoon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pacific Heights
42.3/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Crime rate
Pacific Heights
63.7 / 1k
Yeppoon
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pacific Heights
2
Yeppoon
193
Population
Pacific Heights
1,111
Yeppoon
7,037
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 | Pacific Heights | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.7 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 193 |
| Green cover | 41.6% | 12.6% |
| Population | 1,111 | 7,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Pacific Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Yeppoon is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Pacific Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Yeppoon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Pacific Heights tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yeppoon stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability. Pacific Heights generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Yeppoon leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Pacific Heights if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Yeppoon for families and households prioritising schools.
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.