Overall score
Boyne Island
34.6/100
Glen Eden
47.7/100
Glen Eden for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boyne Island
34.6/100
Glen Eden
47.7/100
Crime rate
Boyne Island
85.3 / 1k
Glen Eden
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boyne Island
4
Glen Eden
38
Population
Boyne Island
4,835
Glen Eden
2,918
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 | Boyne Island | Glen Eden |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.3 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 38 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 55.8% |
| Population | 4,835 | 2,918 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Boyne Island is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace, while Glen Eden is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Boyne Island is stronger for parks and reserves, plus a larger local community; Glen Eden answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Choose Boyne Island if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Glen Eden for retirees, families, 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.