Overall score
Dicky Beach
57.6/100
Wurtulla
47.4/100
Dicky Beach vs Wurtulla, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dicky Beach for retirees and families; Wurtulla for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dicky BeachWurtulla
Crime rate
Dicky Beach
44.5 / 1k
Wurtulla
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dicky Beach
67
Wurtulla
62
Population
Dicky Beach
1,921
Wurtulla
6,254
Metric leadDicky Beach 7Wurtulla 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDicky Beach
- Best for familiesDicky Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleDicky Beach
- Best for investmentDicky Beach
- Best for best valueWurtulla
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 | Dicky Beach | Wurtulla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.5 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 9 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 62 |
| Green cover | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| Population | 1,921 | 6,254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dicky Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Wurtulla is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Dicky Beach tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Wurtulla stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Dicky Beach the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wurtulla.
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.