Glass House Mountains vs Mount Mellum, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Glass House Mountains | Mount Mellum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.4 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 0 |
| Population | 5,601 | 457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMount Mellum
- Best for investmentGlass House Mountains
- Best for best valueGlass House Mountains
- Best for best schoolsGlass House Mountains
Comparison summary
Glass House Mountains and Mount Mellum offer different strengths across official suburb data. Glass House Mountains leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Glass House Mountains; Housing (desirability) favours Glass House Mountains; Crime rate favours Glass House Mountains. Quick verdicts: Families → Mount Mellum, Investment → Glass House Mountains, Best value → Glass House Mountains, Best schools → Glass House Mountains.