Burleigh Heads vs Elanora, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burleigh Heads | Elanora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 23.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 49 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 335 | 80 |
| Population | 10,572 | 12,539 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesElanora
- Best for beach lifestyleBurleigh Heads
- Best for investmentElanora
- Best for best valueElanora
- Best for best schoolsBurleigh Heads
Comparison summary
Burleigh Heads and Elanora offer different strengths across official suburb data. Elanora leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Elanora; Housing (desirability) favours Elanora; Crime rate favours Elanora. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Elanora, Beach lifestyle → Burleigh Heads, Investment → Elanora, Best value → Elanora.