Overall score
Burdell
35.0/100
Mount Low
33.4/100
Burdell vs Mount Low, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burdell for retirees; Mount Low for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurdellMount Low
Crime rate
Burdell
65.7 / 1k
Mount Low
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burdell
14
Mount Low
23
Population
Burdell
7,171
Mount Low
5,488
Metric leadBurdell 5Mount Low 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mount Low |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.0/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.7 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 23 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Population | 7,171 | 5,488 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Burdell reads as a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace; Mount Low is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Low sits among greener hillside streets, while Burdell keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Burdell tends to lead on parks and reserves, overall desirability, and a larger local community, while Mount Low stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Low, while Burdell 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.