Overall score
Bungundarra
39.6/100
Byfield
27.9/100
Bungundarra vs Byfield, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bungundarra for retirees and value; Byfield for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BungundarraByfield
Crime rate
Bungundarra
64.0 / 1k
Byfield
64.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungundarra
0
Byfield
4
Population
Bungundarra
667
Byfield
323
Metric leadBungundarra 5Byfield 22 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 retireesBungundarra
- Best for familiesByfield
- Best for best valueBungundarra
- Best for best schoolsBungundarra
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 | Bungundarra | Byfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.0 / 1k | 64.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 667 | 323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bungundarra is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Byfield is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Bungundarra sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Byfield is further into the wider countryside.
Bungundarra pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Byfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Bungundarra sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Byfield.
Bungundarra suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Byfield is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.