Overall score
Beerwah
63.6/100
Mount Mellum
36.2/100
Beerwah vs Mount Mellum, QLD suburb comparison
Beerwah 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
BeerwahMount Mellum
Crime rate
Beerwah
49.9 / 1k
Mount Mellum
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beerwah
89
Mount Mellum
0
Population
Beerwah
7,734
Mount Mellum
457
Metric leadBeerwah 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 investmentBeerwah
- Best for best valueBeerwah
- Best for best schoolsBeerwah
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 | 63.6/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.9 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 0 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas Mount Mellum is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Beerwah sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Mount Mellum.
Choose Beerwah if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Mount Mellum for retirees and families.