Overall score
Biggera Waters
48.1/100
Main Beach
42.2/100
Biggera Waters vs Main Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Biggera Waters for families and schools; Main Beach for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Biggera WatersMain Beach
Crime rate
Biggera Waters
34.1 / 1k
Main Beach
98.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Biggera Waters
169
Main Beach
205
Population
Biggera Waters
9,973
Main Beach
3,998
Metric leadBiggera Waters 6Main Beach 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 familiesBiggera Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleMain Beach
- Best for investmentMain 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 | 48.1/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.9/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.1 / 1k | 98.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 20 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 205 |
| 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 and public transport access, while Main Beach stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Biggera Waters the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Main Beach.