Overall score
Ashmore
58.4/100
Benowa
41.0/100
Ashmore for retirees and families; Benowa for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashmore
58.4/100
Benowa
41.0/100
Crime rate
Ashmore
66.6 / 1k
Benowa
161.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmore
359
Benowa
151
Population
Ashmore
12,415
Benowa
9,889
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ashmore | Benowa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 161.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 17 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 359 | 151 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 1.4% |
| Population | 12,415 | 9,889 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Ashmore reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Benowa is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ashmore tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Benowa stands out for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Ashmore the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Benowa.
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.