Overall score
Beachmere
45.8/100
Burpengary East
59.2/100
Beachmere vs Burpengary East, QLD suburb comparison
Burpengary East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeachmereBurpengary East
Crime rate
Beachmere
58.4 / 1k
Burpengary East
44.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachmere
14
Burpengary East
36
Population
Beachmere
4,782
Burpengary East
9,654
Metric leadBeachmere 2Burpengary East 7across 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 retireesBurpengary East
- Best for familiesBurpengary East
- Best for beach lifestyleBurpengary East
- Best for investmentBurpengary East
- Best for best valueBurpengary East
- Best for best schoolsBurpengary East
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 | Beachmere | Burpengary East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.4/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.4 / 1k | 44.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 2 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 36 |
| Population | 4,782 | 9,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beachmere is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Burpengary East is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Beachmere pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Burpengary East is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Beachmere generally means more approachable housing costs, while Burpengary East leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Burpengary East, while Beachmere remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.