Overall score
Benaraby
31.3/100
Boyne Island
34.6/100
Boyne Island for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Benaraby
31.3/100
Boyne Island
34.6/100
Crime rate
Benaraby
85.9 / 1k
Boyne Island
85.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benaraby
2
Boyne Island
4
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 | 31.3/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.9 / 1k | 85.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 21 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Benaraby generally means more mid-market housing value, while Boyne Island leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Boyne Island, while Benaraby 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.