Overall score
Aeroglen
48.0/100
Machans Beach
47.6/100
Aeroglen vs Machans Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aeroglen for families and value; Machans Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AeroglenMachans Beach
Crime rate
Aeroglen
236.4 / 1k
Machans Beach
82.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aeroglen
89
Machans Beach
60
Population
Aeroglen
405
Machans Beach
943
Metric leadAeroglen 4Machans Beach 51 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 retireesMachans Beach
- Best for familiesAeroglen
- Best for beach lifestyleMachans Beach
- Best for investmentMachans Beach
- Best for best valueAeroglen
- Best for best schoolsAeroglen
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 | 48.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.4 / 1k | 82.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 8.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 60 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Machans Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability. On housing, Aeroglen sits in a gently premium 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 people chasing a beach lifestyle 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.