Paradise Point vs Runaway Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Paradise Point | Runaway Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.4/100 | 14.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 29.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 34 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 236 |
| Population | 7,062 | 9,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesParadise Point
- Best for investmentRunaway Bay
- Best for best valueRunaway Bay
- Best for best schoolsRunaway Bay
Comparison summary
Paradise Point and Runaway Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Runaway Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Runaway Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Runaway Bay; Parks & reserves favours Paradise Point. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Paradise Point, Investment → Runaway Bay, Best value → Runaway Bay, Best schools → Runaway Bay.