Overall score
Battery Hill
44.7/100
Wurtulla
60.2/100
Battery Hill vs Wurtulla, QLD suburb comparison
Battery Hill for families and schools; Wurtulla for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery HillWurtulla
Crime rate
Battery Hill
27.6 / 1k
Wurtulla
28.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Hill
16
Wurtulla
59
Population
Battery Hill
2,596
Wurtulla
6,254
Metric leadBattery Hill 2Wurtulla 8across 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 retireesWurtulla
- Best for familiesBattery Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleWurtulla
- Best for investmentWurtulla
- Best for best valueWurtulla
- 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 | Wurtulla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.6 / 1k | 28.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 9 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 59 |
| Population | 2,596 | 6,254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Battery Hill reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Wurtulla is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Battery Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Wurtulla stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wurtulla, while Battery Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.