Overall score
Pallarenda
34.1/100
Rowes Bay
27.2/100
Pallarenda vs Rowes Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pallarenda for families and value; Rowes Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PallarendaRowes Bay
Crime rate
Pallarenda
309.9 / 1k
Rowes Bay
308.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pallarenda
53
Rowes Bay
23
Population
Pallarenda
778
Rowes Bay
541
Metric leadPallarenda 4Rowes Bay 32 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 retireesRowes Bay
- Best for familiesPallarenda
- Best for beach lifestyleRowes Bay
- Best for investmentRowes Bay
- Best for best valuePallarenda
- Best for best schoolsPallarenda
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 | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.9 / 1k | 308.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 23 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Population | 778 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Pallarenda is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Rowes Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Pallarenda pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Rowes Bay is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. Pallarenda generally means more sought-after housing, while Rowes Bay leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Pallarenda if you are weighing retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Rowes Bay for 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.