Overall score
Balgal Beach
26.8/100
Bluewater Park
33.0/100
Balgal Beach vs Bluewater Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Balgal Beach for retirees and families; Bluewater Park for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balgal BeachBluewater Park
Crime rate
Balgal Beach
128.3 / 1k
Bluewater Park
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balgal Beach
11
Bluewater Park
2
Population
Balgal Beach
998
Bluewater Park
1,066
Metric leadBalgal Beach 4Bluewater Park 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalgal Beach
- Best for familiesBalgal Beach
- Best for best valueBluewater Park
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 | Balgal Beach | Bluewater Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.8/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.3 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 998 | 1,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Balgal Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Bluewater Park is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Balgal Beach is stronger for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Bluewater Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Balgal Beach sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Bluewater Park.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bluewater Park, while Balgal Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.