Overall score
Bluewater Park
36.8/100
Yabulu
40.6/100
Bluewater Park for retirees; Yabulu for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bluewater Park
36.8/100
Yabulu
40.6/100
Crime rate
Bluewater Park
42.3 / 1k
Yabulu
41.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bluewater Park
1
Yabulu
0
Population
Bluewater Park
1,066
Yabulu
719
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 | Bluewater Park | Yabulu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 41.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Population | 1,066 | 719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Bluewater Park is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Yabulu is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Bluewater Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Yabulu answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Bluewater Park sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Yabulu.
Choose Bluewater Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Yabulu for investors and value-focused buyers.