Overall score
Saunders Beach
34.3/100
Yabulu
35.5/100
Saunders Beach vs Yabulu, QLD Suburb Comparison
Saunders Beach for families; Yabulu for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Saunders BeachYabulu
Crime rate
Saunders Beach
66.5 / 1k
Yabulu
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Saunders Beach
13
Yabulu
1
Population
Saunders Beach
385
Yabulu
719
Metric leadSaunders Beach 4Yabulu 41 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 retireesYabulu
- Best for familiesSaunders Beach
- Best for investmentYabulu
- Best for best valueYabulu
- Best for best schoolsYabulu
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 | Saunders Beach | Yabulu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.5 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 385 | 719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Saunders Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Yabulu is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Saunders Beach is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Yabulu answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
Saunders Beach suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Yabulu is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.