Overall score
Battery Hill
44.7/100
Caloundra
61.9/100
Battery Hill vs Caloundra, QLD suburb comparison
Battery Hill for retirees and families; Caloundra for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery HillCaloundra
Crime rate
Battery Hill
27.6 / 1k
Caloundra
27.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Hill
16
Caloundra
305
Population
Battery Hill
2,596
Caloundra
3,932
Metric leadBattery Hill 2Caloundra 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBattery Hill
- Best for familiesBattery Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleCaloundra
- Best for investmentBattery Hill
- Best for best valueBattery Hill
- Best for best schoolsBattery Hill
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 | Battery Hill | Caloundra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.6 / 1k | 27.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 26 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 305 |
| Population | 2,596 | 3,932 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Battery Hill reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Caloundra is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Battery Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Caloundra stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Battery Hill sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Caloundra.
Battery Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Caloundra is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools.