Overall score
Bongaree
55.4/100
Sandstone Point
54.6/100
Bongaree for retirees and beach lifestyle; Sandstone Point for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bongaree
55.4/100
Sandstone Point
54.6/100
Crime rate
Bongaree
21.9 / 1k
Sandstone Point
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bongaree
191
Sandstone Point
154
Population
Bongaree
8,162
Sandstone Point
4,094
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 | Bongaree | Sandstone Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 29 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 154 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 15.7% |
| Population | 8,162 | 4,094 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
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, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Sandstone Point is the better pick for housing affordability, plus parks and reserves.
Retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools may find Bongaree the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sandstone Point.
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.