Overall score
Battery Hill
44.5/100
Shelly Beach
35.1/100
Battery Hill vs Shelly Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Battery Hill for beach lifestyle and investment; Shelly Beach for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery HillShelly Beach
Crime rate
Battery Hill
26.9 / 1k
Shelly Beach
26.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Hill
16
Shelly Beach
9
Population
Battery Hill
2,596
Shelly Beach
925
Metric leadBattery Hill 7Shelly Beach 2across 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 retireesShelly Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBattery Hill
- Best for investmentBattery Hill
- Best for best valueBattery Hill
- Best for best schoolsBattery Hill
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 | Battery Hill | Shelly Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.9 / 1k | 26.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 9 |
| Population | 2,596 | 925 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Battery Hill is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Shelly Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Battery Hill is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Shelly Beach answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and investors may find Battery Hill the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Shelly Beach.