Overall score
Belgian Gardens
42.3/100
Garbutt
34.6/100
Belgian Gardens vs Garbutt, QLD Suburb Comparison
Belgian Gardens for families and beach lifestyle; Garbutt for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgian GardensGarbutt
Crime rate
Belgian Gardens
309.5 / 1k
Garbutt
183.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgian Gardens
83
Garbutt
85
Population
Belgian Gardens
2,073
Garbutt
2,309
Metric leadBelgian Gardens 5Garbutt 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGarbutt
- Best for familiesBelgian Gardens
- Best for beach lifestyleBelgian Gardens
- Best for investmentGarbutt
- Best for best valueBelgian Gardens
- Best for best schoolsBelgian Gardens
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 | Belgian Gardens | Garbutt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.0/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.5 / 1k | 183.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 85 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Population | 2,073 | 2,309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Belgian Gardens is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Garbutt is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Belgian Gardens is shaped by the coast, Garbutt offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Belgian Gardens tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability, while Garbutt stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Belgian Gardens sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Garbutt.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Belgian Gardens, while Garbutt 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.