Overall score
Balgal Beach
25.9/100
Bluewater
28.6/100
Balgal Beach vs Bluewater, QLD suburb comparison
Balgal Beach for families; Bluewater for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balgal BeachBluewater
Crime rate
Balgal Beach
79.5 / 1k
Bluewater
41.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balgal Beach
7
Bluewater
0
Population
Balgal Beach
998
Bluewater
1,085
Metric leadBalgal Beach 2Bluewater 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBluewater
- Best for familiesBalgal Beach
- Best for investmentBluewater
- Best for best valueBluewater
- Best for best schoolsBluewater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.9/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.2/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.5 / 1k | 41.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 0 |
| Population | 998 | 1,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balgal Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Bluewater is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Balgal Beach tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Bluewater stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Balgal Beach sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Bluewater.
Choose Balgal Beach if you are weighing families; lean toward Bluewater for retirees and investors.