Overall score
Bushland Beach
38.6/100
Mount Low
33.4/100
Bushland Beach vs Mount Low, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bushland Beach for beach lifestyle and value; Mount Low for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bushland BeachMount Low
Crime rate
Bushland Beach
65.5 / 1k
Mount Low
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bushland Beach
17
Mount Low
23
Population
Bushland Beach
6,641
Mount Low
5,488
Metric leadBushland Beach 5Mount Low 31 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 familiesMount Low
- Best for beach lifestyleBushland Beach
- Best for best valueBushland Beach
- Best for best schoolsBushland Beach
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 | Bushland Beach | Mount Low |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.5 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 23 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Population | 6,641 | 5,488 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bushland Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Mount Low is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Bushland Beach is shaped by the coast, Mount Low offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bushland Beach is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; Mount Low answers with nearby cafés and amenities.
Bushland Beach suits families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Low 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.