Overall score
Burbank
52.6/100
Rochedale
62.2/100
Burbank for investment and value; Rochedale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burbank
52.6/100
Rochedale
62.2/100
Crime rate
Burbank
52.9 / 1k
Rochedale
40.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burbank
25
Rochedale
109
Population
Burbank
1,051
Rochedale
7,633
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 | Burbank | Rochedale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 23.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.9 / 1k | 40.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 44 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 109 |
| Green cover | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Population | 1,051 | 7,633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Burbank is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Rochedale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Burbank tends to lead on housing affordability, while Rochedale stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Burbank if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Rochedale for households prioritising schools.
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.