Overall score
Bungundarra
31.7/100
Byfield
23.6/100
Bungundarra vs Byfield, QLD suburb comparison
Bungundarra for retirees and investment; Byfield for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BungundarraByfield
Crime rate
Bungundarra
36.9 / 1k
Byfield
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungundarra
0
Byfield
0
Population
Bungundarra
667
Byfield
323
Metric leadBungundarra 4Byfield 12 tiedacross 7 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 investmentBungundarra
- Best for best valueBungundarra
- Best for best schoolsByfield
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 | 31.7/100 | 23.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 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 and overall desirability, whereas Byfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. On housing, Bungundarra sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Byfield.
Bungundarra suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Byfield is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.