Overall score
Bundeena
64.1/100
Burraneer
49.7/100
Bundeena for retirees and families; Burraneer for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bundeena
64.1/100
Burraneer
49.7/100
Crime rate
Bundeena
50.3 / 1k
Burraneer
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundeena
159
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 | 64.1/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 69 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 44 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| 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 parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Burraneer is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Burraneer, while Bundeena 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.