Overall score
Benaraby
28.6/100
Boyne Island
42.4/100
Boyne Island for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Benaraby
28.6/100
Boyne Island
42.4/100
Crime rate
Benaraby
54.6 / 1k
Boyne Island
54.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benaraby
0
Boyne Island
0
Population
Benaraby
1,166
Boyne Island
4,835
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 | Benaraby | Boyne Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.6/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.2/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.6 / 1k | 54.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 21 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,166 | 4,835 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Benaraby is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Boyne Island is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Benaraby tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Boyne Island stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Benaraby generally means more mid-market housing value, while Boyne Island leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Boyne Island, while Benaraby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.