Overall score
Balgal Beach
26.8/100
Yabulu
35.5/100
Balgal Beach vs Yabulu, QLD Suburb Comparison
Balgal Beach for families; Yabulu for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balgal BeachYabulu
Crime rate
Balgal Beach
128.3 / 1k
Yabulu
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balgal Beach
11
Yabulu
1
Population
Balgal Beach
998
Yabulu
719
Metric leadBalgal Beach 5Yabulu 31 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 retireesYabulu
- Best for familiesBalgal Beach
- Best for investmentYabulu
- Best for best valueYabulu
- Best for best schoolsYabulu
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 | Yabulu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.8/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.3 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 998 | 719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Balgal Beach reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Yabulu is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Balgal Beach is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Yabulu answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yabulu, 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.