Aeroglen vs Machans Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Aeroglen | Machans Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.9 / 1k | 42.4 / 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMachans Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMachans Beach
- Best for investmentAeroglen
- Best for best valueAeroglen
- Best for best schoolsMachans Beach
Comparison summary
Aeroglen and Machans Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Aeroglen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Machans Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Aeroglen; Crime rate favours Machans Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Machans Beach, Beach lifestyle → Machans Beach, Investment → Aeroglen, Best value → Aeroglen.