Overall score
Biggera Waters
43.7/100
Main Beach
42.1/100
Biggera Waters vs Main Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Biggera Waters for families and schools; Main Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Biggera WatersMain Beach
Crime rate
Biggera Waters
56.5 / 1k
Main Beach
161.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Biggera Waters
172
Main Beach
232
Population
Biggera Waters
9,973
Main Beach
3,998
Metric leadBiggera Waters 8Main Beach 4across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMain Beach
- Best for familiesBiggera Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleMain Beach
- Best for best schoolsBiggera Waters
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 | Biggera Waters | Main Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.5 / 1k | 161.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 20 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 232 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 17.9% |
| Population | 9,973 | 3,998 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Biggera Waters is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Main Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Main Beach is shaped by the coast, Biggera Waters offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Biggera Waters tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Main Beach stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Biggera Waters the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors are more likely to prefer Main Beach.
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.