Overall score
Bemerside
46.7/100
Ingham
53.3/100
Bemerside for schools; Ingham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bemerside
46.7/100
Ingham
53.3/100
Crime rate
Bemerside
79.0 / 1k
Ingham
77.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bemerside
0
Ingham
150
Population
Bemerside
259
Ingham
4,455
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 | Bemerside | Ingham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 77.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 150 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Population | 259 | 4,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Bemerside is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Ingham is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Bemerside is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Ingham answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Bemerside generally means more mid-market housing value, while Ingham leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Bemerside the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ingham.
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.