Overall score
Beerwah
49.4/100
Glass House Mountains
46.5/100
Beerwah vs Glass House Mountains, QLD Suburb Comparison
Beerwah for retirees and investment; Glass House Mountains for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerwahGlass House Mountains
Crime rate
Beerwah
76.4 / 1k
Glass House Mountains
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerwah
108
Glass House Mountains
34
Population
Beerwah
7,734
Glass House Mountains
5,601
Metric leadBeerwah 8Glass House Mountains 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBeerwah
- Best for familiesGlass House Mountains
- Best for investmentBeerwah
- Best for best valueBeerwah
- Best for best schoolsGlass House Mountains
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 | Beerwah | Glass House Mountains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.4 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 34 |
| Green cover | 8.7% | 2.8% |
| Population | 7,734 | 5,601 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Beerwah is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Glass House Mountains is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Beerwah tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Glass House Mountains stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Beerwah suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Glass House Mountains 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.