Overall score
Paradise Point
38.7/100
Runaway Bay
50.6/100
Paradise Point vs Runaway Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Paradise Point for retirees; Runaway Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Paradise PointRunaway Bay
Crime rate
Paradise Point
35.7 / 1k
Runaway Bay
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paradise Point
140
Runaway Bay
236
Population
Paradise Point
7,062
Runaway Bay
9,308
Metric leadParadise Point 2Runaway Bay 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesParadise Point
- Best for familiesRunaway Bay
- Best for investmentRunaway Bay
- Best for best valueRunaway Bay
- Best for best schoolsRunaway Bay
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 | Paradise Point | Runaway Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.4/100 | 14.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.7 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| 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 |
Comparison summary
Paradise Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Runaway Bay is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Paradise Point tends to lead on parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Runaway Bay stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Paradise Point if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Runaway Bay for investors and value-focused buyers.