Overall score
Bellara
55.0/100
Bongaree
55.4/100
Bellara vs Bongaree, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bellara for families and schools; Bongaree for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellaraBongaree
Crime rate
Bellara
21.7 / 1k
Bongaree
21.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellara
77
Bongaree
191
Population
Bellara
3,278
Bongaree
8,162
Metric leadBellara 2Bongaree 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bellara | Bongaree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.0/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.7 / 1k | 21.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 41 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 191 |
| Green cover | 28.8% | 4.3% |
| Population | 3,278 | 8,162 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bellara is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Bongaree is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Bongaree is shaped by the coast, Bellara offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Bellara tends to lead on well-served by public transport and relatively affordable housing, while Bongaree stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Bellara sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Bongaree.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bongaree, while Bellara 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.