Overall score
Bororen
33.1/100
Tannum Sands
44.9/100
Bororen vs Tannum Sands, QLD suburb comparison
Tannum Sands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BororenTannum Sands
Crime rate
Bororen
43.0 / 1k
Tannum Sands
54.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bororen
11
Tannum Sands
3
Population
Bororen
399
Tannum Sands
5,227
Metric leadBororen 3Tannum Sands 6across 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 retireesTannum Sands
- Best for familiesTannum Sands
- Best for investmentTannum Sands
- Best for best valueTannum Sands
- Best for best schoolsTannum Sands
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 | Bororen | Tannum Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.3/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.0 / 1k | 54.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 399 | 5,227 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Bororen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Tannum Sands is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Bororen sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Tannum Sands is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Bororen is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Tannum Sands answers with housing affordability and schools and education options. Bororen generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tannum Sands leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tannum Sands, while Bororen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.