Overall score
Battery Hill
43.1/100
Caloundra
65.3/100
Battery Hill vs Caloundra, QLD Suburb Comparison
Battery Hill for value; Caloundra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery HillCaloundra
Crime rate
Battery Hill
44.6 / 1k
Caloundra
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Hill
16
Caloundra
313
Population
Battery Hill
2,596
Caloundra
3,932
Metric leadBattery Hill 3Caloundra 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaloundra
- Best for familiesCaloundra
- Best for beach lifestyleCaloundra
- Best for best valueBattery 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 | 43.1/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.6 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 26 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 313 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| 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, public transport access, and walkability.
Battery Hill suits retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Caloundra is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.