Gilston vs Lower Beechmont, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gilston | Lower Beechmont |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.7/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 31.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 12 |
| Population | 2,669 | 1,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Gilston and Lower Beechmont offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gilston leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lower Beechmont; Housing (desirability) favours Gilston; Crime rate favours Gilston. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gilston, Investment → Gilston, Best schools → Gilston.