Overall score
Mount Low
33.4/100
Saunders Beach
34.3/100
Mount Low vs Saunders Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Low for value and schools; Saunders Beach for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LowSaunders Beach
Crime rate
Mount Low
65.6 / 1k
Saunders Beach
66.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Low
23
Saunders Beach
13
Population
Mount Low
5,488
Saunders Beach
385
Metric leadMount Low 5Saunders Beach 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSaunders Beach
- Best for investmentSaunders Beach
- Best for best valueMount Low
- 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 | Mount Low | Saunders Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 66.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 13 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Population | 5,488 | 385 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Low is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Saunders Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Mount Low sits among greener hillside streets, while Saunders Beach keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Low tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Saunders Beach stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Mount Low sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Saunders Beach.
Mount Low suits retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Saunders Beach is the stronger match for families.
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.