Overall score
Beerburrum
33.6/100
Beerwah
49.4/100
Beerburrum vs Beerwah, QLD Suburb Comparison
Beerwah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerburrumBeerwah
Crime rate
Beerburrum
73.3 / 1k
Beerwah
76.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerburrum
19
Beerwah
108
Population
Beerburrum
941
Beerwah
7,734
Metric leadBeerburrum 3Beerwah 81 tiedacross 12 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 | 33.6/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.3 / 1k | 76.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 5 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Beerburrum sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Beerwah.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Beerwah, while Beerburrum remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.