Overall score
Bundeena
49.9/100
Burraneer
50.5/100
Burraneer for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bundeena
49.9/100
Burraneer
50.5/100
Crime rate
Bundeena
50.3 / 1k
Burraneer
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundeena
155
Burraneer
69
Population
Bundeena
2,103
Burraneer
3,719
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bundeena | Burraneer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.1/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 69 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 33 |
| Population | 2,103 | 3,719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Bundeena reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Burraneer is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bundeena sits among greener hillside streets, while Burraneer keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bundeena pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Burraneer is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Bundeena suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Burraneer is the stronger match for retirees and investors.