Overall score
Aeroglen
39.8/100
Machans Beach
41.9/100
Aeroglen vs Machans Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Aeroglen for investment and value; Machans Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AeroglenMachans Beach
Crime rate
Aeroglen
151.1 / 1k
Machans Beach
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aeroglen
89
Machans Beach
36
Population
Aeroglen
405
Machans Beach
943
Metric leadAeroglen 4Machans Beach 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMachans Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMachans Beach
- Best for investmentAeroglen
- Best for best valueAeroglen
- Best for best schoolsMachans Beach
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 | Aeroglen | Machans Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 151.1 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 8.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 36 |
| Population | 405 | 943 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aeroglen is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Machans Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Aeroglen pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Machans Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Aeroglen sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Machans Beach.
Aeroglen suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Machans Beach is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.