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Upper Coomera vs Willow Vale, QLD suburb comparison

Upper Coomera for families and investment; Willow Vale for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Upper CoomeraWillow Vale

Overall score

Upper Coomera

67.0/100

Willow Vale

31.3/100

Crime rate

Upper Coomera

29.7 / 1k

Willow Vale

29.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Upper Coomera

167

Willow Vale

8

Population

Upper Coomera

27,180

Willow Vale

2,279

Metric leadUpper Coomera 7Willow Vale 11 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryUpper CoomeraWillow Vale
Overall score67.0/10031.3/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10030.2/100
Crime rate29.7 / 1k29.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools2—
Parks & reserves345
Public transport stops721
Walkability63.0/1001.5/100
Nearby amenities1678
Population27,1802,279
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Upper Coomera is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Willow Vale is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Upper Coomera sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Willow Vale is further out with more breathing room.

Upper Coomera tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Willow Vale stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Choose Upper Coomera if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Willow Vale for retirees.

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