Overall score
Bellmere
40.5/100
Caboolture South
56.8/100
Bellmere for retirees and investment; Caboolture South for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellmere
40.5/100
Caboolture South
56.8/100
Crime rate
Bellmere
55.3 / 1k
Caboolture South
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellmere
2
Caboolture South
179
Population
Bellmere
6,588
Caboolture South
7,539
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bellmere | Caboolture South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.5/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 27.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 24 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 179 |
| Population | 6,588 | 7,539 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Bellmere is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Caboolture South is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bellmere sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Caboolture South is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Bellmere is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Caboolture South answers with public transport access and walkability.
Choose Bellmere if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Caboolture South for families and households prioritising schools.