Overall score
Paradise Point
45.8/100
Runaway Bay
52.1/100
Paradise Point vs Runaway Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Paradise Point for families; Runaway Bay for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Paradise PointRunaway Bay
Crime rate
Paradise Point
56.5 / 1k
Runaway Bay
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paradise Point
145
Runaway Bay
241
Population
Paradise Point
7,062
Runaway Bay
9,308
Metric leadParadise Point 4Runaway Bay 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesParadise Point
- 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 | 45.8/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.5 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 34 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 145 | 241 |
| Green cover | 13.2% | 3.2% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Runaway Bay stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Paradise Point if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Runaway Bay for families, investors, value-focused buyers, 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.