Overall score
Beerburrum
33.6/100
Glass House Mountains
46.5/100
Beerburrum for investment; Glass House Mountains for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beerburrum
33.6/100
Glass House Mountains
46.5/100
Crime rate
Beerburrum
73.3 / 1k
Glass House Mountains
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerburrum
19
Glass House Mountains
34
Population
Beerburrum
941
Glass House Mountains
5,601
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 | Beerburrum | Glass House Mountains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.3 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Population | 941 | 5,601 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Beerburrum reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Glass House Mountains is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Beerburrum is stronger for walkability; Glass House Mountains answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Beerburrum sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Glass House Mountains.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glass House Mountains, 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.