Nerang vs Pacific Pines
The verdict
Nerang rates higher for transport (85 vs 55). Pacific Pines rates higher for liveability (91 vs 72). Pacific Pines is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 9.1 km).
Scores
NerangPacific Pines
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 68 |
| Transport | 85 | 55 |
| Education | 50 | 56 |
| Liveability | 72 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,048 | 16,664 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,423 | $2,090 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | 70.0% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Nerang — · Pacific Pines —
Property
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nerang · Pacific Pines
Transport
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 55 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 12 |
| Parks | 46 | 77 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.5 km | 59.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Nerang | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,048 | 16,664 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,815 | 17,098 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nerang or Pacific Pines?
Nerang and Pacific Pines have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Nerang or Pacific Pines?
Pacific Pines has a higher average school ICSEA (Nerang 993 vs Pacific Pines 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nerang or Pacific Pines?
Nerang has the higher transport score (Nerang 85/100 vs Pacific Pines 55/100).
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