Overall score
Bellara
46.1/100
Sandstone Point
60.4/100
Bellara vs Sandstone Point, QLD suburb comparison
Bellara for families and schools; Sandstone Point for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellaraSandstone Point
Crime rate
Bellara
12.8 / 1k
Sandstone Point
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellara
69
Sandstone Point
140
Population
Bellara
3,278
Sandstone Point
4,094
Metric leadBellara 1Sandstone Point 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 familiesBellara
- Best for beach lifestyleSandstone Point
- Best for investmentSandstone Point
- Best for best valueSandstone Point
- Best for best schoolsBellara
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 | Sandstone Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.8 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 29 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 140 |
| Population | 3,278 | 4,094 |
| 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 Sandstone Point is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Sandstone Point is shaped by the coast, Bellara offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Bellara tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Sandstone Point stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Bellara suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Sandstone Point is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.