Overall score
Bushland Beach
38.6/100
Deeragun
31.0/100
Bushland Beach for beach lifestyle and value; Deeragun for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bushland Beach
38.6/100
Deeragun
31.0/100
Crime rate
Bushland Beach
65.5 / 1k
Deeragun
65.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bushland Beach
17
Deeragun
32
Population
Bushland Beach
6,641
Deeragun
4,273
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 | Bushland Beach | Deeragun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.5 / 1k | 65.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Population | 6,641 | 4,273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Bushland Beach reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Deeragun is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Bushland Beach is shaped by the coast, Deeragun offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Bushland Beach tends to lead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, while Deeragun stands out for nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Bushland Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Deeragun.
Retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Bushland Beach the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Deeragun.
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.