Overall score
Bluewater Park
33.0/100
Yabulu
35.5/100
Bluewater Park vs Yabulu, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bluewater Park for families; Yabulu for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bluewater ParkYabulu
Crime rate
Bluewater Park
65.6 / 1k
Yabulu
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bluewater Park
2
Yabulu
1
Population
Bluewater Park
1,066
Yabulu
719
Metric leadBluewater Park 4Yabulu 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYabulu
- Best for familiesBluewater Park
- Best for investmentYabulu
- Best for best valueYabulu
- Best for best schoolsYabulu
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 | Bluewater Park | Yabulu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.0/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.3/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,066 | 719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; 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.
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.