Overall score
Point Vernon
43.9/100
Scarness
43.1/100
Point Vernon vs Scarness, QLD Suburb Comparison
Point Vernon for retirees and value; Scarness for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Point VernonScarness
Crime rate
Point Vernon
70.0 / 1k
Scarness
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Point Vernon
56
Scarness
47
Population
Point Vernon
5,718
Scarness
3,646
Metric leadPoint Vernon 8Scarness 11 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 retireesPoint Vernon
- Best for best valuePoint Vernon
- Best for best schoolsScarness
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 | Point Vernon | Scarness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.7/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.0 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 4 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 47 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 4.2% |
| Population | 5,718 | 3,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Point Vernon is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Scarness is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Point Vernon pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Scarness is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Point Vernon sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Scarness.
Choose Point Vernon if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Scarness for families 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.