Overall score
Balgal Beach
25.9/100
Saunders Beach
25.0/100
Balgal Beach vs Saunders Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Balgal Beach for families; Saunders Beach for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balgal BeachSaunders Beach
Crime rate
Balgal Beach
79.5 / 1k
Saunders Beach
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balgal Beach
7
Saunders Beach
13
Population
Balgal Beach
998
Saunders Beach
385
Metric leadBalgal Beach 3Saunders Beach 4across 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 retireesSaunders Beach
- Best for familiesBalgal Beach
- Best for investmentSaunders Beach
- Best for best valueSaunders Beach
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 | Saunders Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.9/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.2/100 | 20.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.5 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 13 |
| Population | 998 | 385 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balgal Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Saunders Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Balgal Beach tends to lead on walkability and overall desirability, while Saunders Beach stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Balgal Beach suits families more clearly, whereas Saunders Beach is the stronger match for retirees and investors.