Overall score
Beerburrum
39.2/100
Beerwah
63.8/100
Beerburrum vs Beerwah, QLD suburb comparison
Beerwah for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerburrumBeerwah
Crime rate
Beerburrum
43.3 / 1k
Beerwah
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerburrum
9
Beerwah
89
Population
Beerburrum
941
Beerwah
7,734
Metric leadBeerburrum 2Beerwah 8across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Beerburrum | Beerwah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.2/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.2/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.3 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 5 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 941 | 7,734 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beerburrum is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Beerwah is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Beerburrum is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Beerwah answers with housing affordability and schools and education options. On housing, Beerburrum sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Beerwah.
Beerburrum suits retirees more clearly, whereas Beerwah is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.