Balgal Beach vs Saunders Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balgal Beach | Saunders Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.7/100 | 23.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.2/100 | 20.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.2 / 1k | 39.0 / 1k |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 13 |
| Population | 998 | 385 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSaunders Beach
- Best for familiesBalgal Beach
- Best for investmentSaunders Beach
- Best for best valueSaunders Beach
Comparison summary
Balgal Beach and Saunders Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Saunders Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balgal Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Saunders Beach; Crime rate favours Saunders Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Saunders Beach, Families → Balgal Beach, Investment → Saunders Beach, Best value → Saunders Beach.