Overall score
Burdell
35.0/100
Bushland Beach
38.6/100
Burdell vs Bushland Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burdell for retirees and families; Bushland Beach for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurdellBushland Beach
Crime rate
Burdell
65.7 / 1k
Bushland Beach
65.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burdell
14
Bushland Beach
17
Population
Burdell
7,171
Bushland Beach
6,641
Metric leadBurdell 3Bushland Beach 42 tiedacross 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 retireesBurdell
- Best for familiesBurdell
- Best for beach lifestyleBushland Beach
- Best for best valueBushland Beach
- Best for best schoolsBushland Beach
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 | Burdell | Bushland Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.0/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.7 / 1k | 65.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 17 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Population | 7,171 | 6,641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Burdell reads as a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace; Bushland Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Bushland Beach is shaped by the coast, Burdell offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Burdell is stronger for a larger local community; Bushland Beach answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Burdell suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Bushland Beach is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.