Overall score
Beerburrum
33.6/100
Peachester
44.3/100
Beerburrum vs Peachester, QLD Suburb Comparison
Beerburrum for families; Peachester for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerburrumPeachester
Crime rate
Beerburrum
73.3 / 1k
Peachester
76.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerburrum
19
Peachester
7
Population
Beerburrum
941
Peachester
1,460
Metric leadBeerburrum 4Peachester 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPeachester
- Best for familiesBeerburrum
- Best for investmentPeachester
- Best for best valuePeachester
- Best for best schoolsPeachester
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 | Peachester |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.3 / 1k | 76.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 17.9% |
| Population | 941 | 1,460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Beerburrum reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Peachester is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Beerburrum sits among greener hillside streets, while Peachester keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beerburrum tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Peachester stands out for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Peachester, 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.