Overall score
Bayview Heights
45.5/100
Mount Sheridan
60.1/100
Bayview Heights vs Mount Sheridan, QLD suburb comparison
Bayview Heights for retirees; Mount Sheridan for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bayview HeightsMount Sheridan
Crime rate
Bayview Heights
65.6 / 1k
Mount Sheridan
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayview Heights
10
Mount Sheridan
99
Population
Bayview Heights
4,175
Mount Sheridan
8,678
Metric leadBayview Heights 2Mount Sheridan 52 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 retireesBayview Heights
- Best for familiesMount Sheridan
- Best for best valueMount Sheridan
- Best for best schoolsMount Sheridan
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 | Bayview Heights | Mount Sheridan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 21 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 99 |
| Population | 4,175 | 8,678 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bayview Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Mount Sheridan is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Bayview Heights pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Mount Sheridan is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability.
Retirees may find Bayview Heights the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Sheridan.