Overall score
Benowa
41.0/100
Broadbeach Waters
40.0/100
Benowa vs Broadbeach Waters, QLD Suburb Comparison
Benowa for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BenowaBroadbeach Waters
Crime rate
Benowa
161.2 / 1k
Broadbeach Waters
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benowa
151
Broadbeach Waters
112
Population
Benowa
9,889
Broadbeach Waters
8,164
Metric leadBenowa 6Broadbeach Waters 6across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 41.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 161.2 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 35 |
| Walkability | 64.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 112 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| 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, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Broadbeach Waters is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Benowa suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Broadbeach Waters is the stronger match for retirees.
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.