Overall score
Pallarenda
34.1/100
Picnic Bay
42.6/100
Pallarenda vs Picnic Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pallarenda for beach lifestyle and investment; Picnic Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PallarendaPicnic Bay
Crime rate
Pallarenda
309.9 / 1k
Picnic Bay
52.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pallarenda
53
Picnic Bay
47
Population
Pallarenda
778
Picnic Bay
367
Metric leadPallarenda 5Picnic Bay 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPicnic Bay
- Best for familiesPicnic Bay
- Best for beach lifestylePallarenda
- Best for investmentPallarenda
- Best for best valuePallarenda
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 | Pallarenda | Picnic Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.9 / 1k | 52.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 47 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 778 | 367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Pallarenda is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Picnic Bay is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Pallarenda leans into coastal living, while Picnic Bay feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Pallarenda is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Picnic Bay answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability. Pallarenda generally means more sought-after housing, while Picnic Bay leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Pallarenda if you are weighing retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Picnic Bay for families.
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.