Overall score
Balgal Beach
26.8/100
Saunders Beach
34.3/100
Balgal Beach vs Saunders Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Balgal Beach for retirees; Saunders Beach for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balgal BeachSaunders Beach
Crime rate
Balgal Beach
128.3 / 1k
Saunders Beach
66.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balgal Beach
11
Saunders Beach
13
Population
Balgal Beach
998
Saunders Beach
385
Metric leadBalgal Beach 4Saunders Beach 5across 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 familiesSaunders 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 | 26.8/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.3 / 1k | 66.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 13 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| 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 a larger local community, while Saunders Beach stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Saunders Beach, 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.