Overall score
Belgian Gardens
47.8/100
Townsville City
53.4/100
Belgian Gardens vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Belgian Gardens for families and investment; Townsville City for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgian GardensTownsville City
Crime rate
Belgian Gardens
197.1 / 1k
Townsville City
196.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgian Gardens
82
Townsville City
415
Population
Belgian Gardens
2,073
Townsville City
2,945
Metric leadBelgian Gardens 1Townsville City 8across 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 familiesBelgian Gardens
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentBelgian Gardens
- 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 | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.0/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 197.1 / 1k | 196.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 415 |
| Population | 2,073 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Belgian Gardens reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Townsville City is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Belgian Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Townsville City is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Belgian Gardens sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Townsville City.
Families and investors may find Belgian Gardens the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Townsville City.