Overall score
Beerwah
49.4/100
Mount Mellum
43.2/100
Beerwah vs Mount Mellum, QLD Suburb Comparison
Beerwah for retirees and families; Mount Mellum for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeerwahMount Mellum
Crime rate
Beerwah
76.4 / 1k
Mount Mellum
40.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerwah
108
Mount Mellum
3
Population
Beerwah
7,734
Mount Mellum
457
Metric leadBeerwah 6Mount Mellum 21 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 retireesBeerwah
- Best for familiesBeerwah
- Best for investmentBeerwah
- Best for best valueBeerwah
- 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 | Beerwah | Mount Mellum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.4 / 1k | 40.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 3 |
| Green cover | 8.7% | 0.1% |
| Population | 7,734 | 457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beerwah is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Mount Mellum is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Beerwah 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. On housing, Beerwah sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Mount Mellum.
Choose Beerwah if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mount Mellum 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.