Overall score
Burleigh Heads
49.2/100
Noosa Heads
63.7/100
Burleigh Heads vs Noosa Heads, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burleigh Heads for retirees and value; Noosa Heads for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burleigh HeadsNoosa Heads
Crime rate
Burleigh Heads
92.3 / 1k
Noosa Heads
54.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burleigh Heads
365
Noosa Heads
388
Population
Burleigh Heads
10,572
Noosa Heads
5,120
Metric leadBurleigh Heads 4Noosa Heads 8across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBurleigh Heads
- Best for familiesNoosa Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleNoosa Heads
- Best for investmentNoosa Heads
- Best for best valueBurleigh Heads
- Best for best schoolsBurleigh Heads
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 | Burleigh Heads | Noosa Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.3 / 1k | 54.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 23 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 365 | 388 |
| Green cover | 16.2% | 1.0% |
| Population | 10,572 | 5,120 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Burleigh Heads is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Noosa Heads is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Burleigh Heads pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community, whereas Noosa Heads is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Burleigh Heads if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Noosa Heads for retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.