Rowes Bay vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rowes Bay | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.0/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.0 / 1k | 159.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 41 |
| Population | 541 | 3,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Rowes Bay and West End (Townsville - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. West End (Townsville - Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West End (Townsville - Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Rowes Bay; Crime rate favours Rowes Bay. Quick verdicts: Families → West End (Townsville - Qld), Beach lifestyle → Rowes Bay, Investment → Rowes Bay, Best schools → Rowes Bay.