Overall score
Bororen
39.5/100
Tannum Sands
38.7/100
Bororen vs Tannum Sands, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bororen for retirees and families; Tannum Sands for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BororenTannum Sands
Crime rate
Bororen
71.2 / 1k
Tannum Sands
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bororen
12
Tannum Sands
11
Population
Bororen
399
Tannum Sands
5,227
Metric leadBororen 5Tannum Sands 6across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBororen
- Best for familiesBororen
- 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 | 39.5/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.0/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Tannum Sands answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Bororen generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tannum Sands leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tannum Sands, while Bororen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.