Overall score
Beerburrum
38.9/100
Mount Mellum
36.2/100
Beerburrum vs Mount Mellum, QLD suburb comparison
Beerburrum for investment and value; Mount Mellum for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerburrumMount Mellum
Crime rate
Beerburrum
45.2 / 1k
Mount Mellum
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerburrum
9
Mount Mellum
0
Population
Beerburrum
941
Mount Mellum
457
Metric leadBeerburrum 5Mount Mellum 2across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Mellum
- Best for familiesMount Mellum
- Best for investmentBeerburrum
- Best for best valueBeerburrum
- Best for best schoolsBeerburrum
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 | Mount Mellum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.2/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.2 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 941 | 457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Beerburrum reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Mount Mellum is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Beerburrum pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Mount Mellum is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Beerburrum suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Mellum is the stronger match for retirees and families.