Machans Beach vs Whitfield, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Machans Beach | Whitfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.4 / 1k | 130.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 8.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 47 |
| Population | 943 | 4,262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMachans Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMachans Beach
- Best for investmentWhitfield
- Best for best valueWhitfield
- Best for best schoolsWhitfield
Comparison summary
Machans Beach and Whitfield (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Whitfield (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Machans Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Whitfield (Qld); Crime rate favours Machans Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Machans Beach, Beach lifestyle → Machans Beach, Investment → Whitfield (Qld), Best value → Whitfield (Qld).