Overall score
Beachmere
34.0/100
Ningi
51.5/100
Beachmere for beach lifestyle; Ningi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beachmere
34.0/100
Ningi
51.5/100
Crime rate
Beachmere
93.6 / 1k
Ningi
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachmere
20
Ningi
75
Population
Beachmere
4,782
Ningi
5,349
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beachmere | Ningi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.6 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 27 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 75 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 15.6% |
| Population | 4,782 | 5,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Beachmere is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Ningi is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Beachmere leans into coastal living, while Ningi feels more inland and suburban in character.
Beachmere pulls ahead on parks and reserves, whereas Ningi is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Beachmere the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ningi.
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.