Overall score
Benowa
55.0/100
Broadbeach Waters
46.9/100
Benowa vs Broadbeach Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Benowa for families and investment; Broadbeach Waters for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BenowaBroadbeach Waters
Crime rate
Benowa
98.1 / 1k
Broadbeach Waters
77.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benowa
151
Broadbeach Waters
110
Population
Benowa
9,889
Broadbeach Waters
8,164
Metric leadBenowa 6Broadbeach Waters 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBroadbeach Waters
- Best for familiesBenowa
- Best for investmentBenowa
- Best for best valueBenowa
- Best for best schoolsBenowa
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 | Benowa | Broadbeach Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.0/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 9.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.1 / 1k | 77.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 35 |
| Walkability | 64.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 110 |
| Population | 9,889 | 8,164 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Benowa is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Broadbeach Waters is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Benowa pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Broadbeach Waters is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Benowa suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Broadbeach Waters is the stronger match for retirees.