Overall score
Banksia Beach
56.3/100
Bongaree
68.9/100
Banksia Beach vs Bongaree, QLD suburb comparison
Banksia Beach for retirees and investment; Bongaree for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Banksia BeachBongaree
Crime rate
Banksia Beach
13.5 / 1k
Bongaree
13.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banksia Beach
66
Bongaree
174
Population
Banksia Beach
7,180
Bongaree
8,162
Metric leadBanksia Beach 3Bongaree 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBanksia Beach
- Best for familiesBongaree
- Best for beach lifestyleBongaree
- Best for investmentBanksia Beach
- Best for best schoolsBongaree
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 | Banksia Beach | Bongaree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.5 / 1k | 13.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 41 |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 174 |
| Population | 7,180 | 8,162 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Banksia Beach is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Bongaree is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Bongaree is shaped by the coast, Banksia Beach offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Banksia Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Bongaree is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Banksia Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Bongaree.
Retirees and investors may find Banksia Beach the better fit, while families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Bongaree.