Overall score
Bushland Beach
46.3/100
Mount Low
42.1/100
Bushland Beach vs Mount Low, QLD suburb comparison
Bushland Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Mount Low for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bushland BeachMount Low
Crime rate
Bushland Beach
41.9 / 1k
Mount Low
42.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bushland Beach
17
Mount Low
18
Population
Bushland Beach
6,641
Mount Low
5,488
Metric leadBushland Beach 6Mount Low 1across 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 familiesBushland Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBushland Beach
- Best for investmentBushland Beach
- Best for best valueBushland Beach
- Best for best schoolsMount Low
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 | 46.3/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 94.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.9 / 1k | 42.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 18 |
| 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 and walkability; Mount Low answers with nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Bushland Beach, while Mount Low remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.