Overall score
Bongaree
69.0/100
Sandstone Point
60.4/100
Bongaree vs Sandstone Point, QLD suburb comparison
Bongaree for retirees and families; Sandstone Point for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BongareeSandstone Point
Crime rate
Bongaree
13.0 / 1k
Sandstone Point
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bongaree
174
Sandstone Point
140
Population
Bongaree
8,162
Sandstone Point
4,094
Metric leadBongaree 6Sandstone Point 21 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 retireesBongaree
- Best for familiesBongaree
- Best for beach lifestyleBongaree
- Best for investmentSandstone Point
- Best for best valueSandstone Point
- Best for best schoolsBongaree
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 | Bongaree | Sandstone Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.0/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 29 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 174 | 140 |
| Population | 8,162 | 4,094 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Bongaree reads as a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Sandstone Point is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Bongaree sits among greener hillside streets, while Sandstone Point keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bongaree pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Sandstone Point is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Bongaree the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sandstone Point.