Overall score
Beerburrum
33.6/100
Mount Mellum
43.2/100
Beerburrum vs Mount Mellum, QLD Suburb Comparison
Beerburrum for families and investment; Mount Mellum for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerburrumMount Mellum
Crime rate
Beerburrum
73.3 / 1k
Mount Mellum
40.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerburrum
19
Mount Mellum
3
Population
Beerburrum
941
Mount Mellum
457
Metric leadBeerburrum 5Mount Mellum 31 tiedacross 9 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 familiesBeerburrum
- Best for investmentBeerburrum
- Best for best valueBeerburrum
- Best for best schoolsMount Mellum
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 | 33.6/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.3 / 1k | 40.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mount Mellum is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Beerburrum generally means more mid-market housing value, while Mount Mellum leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Beerburrum suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Mellum is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.