Overall score
Burleigh Heads
59.5/100
Tallebudgera
44.6/100
Burleigh Heads vs Tallebudgera, QLD suburb comparison
Burleigh Heads for beach lifestyle and schools; Tallebudgera for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burleigh HeadsTallebudgera
Crime rate
Burleigh Heads
55.2 / 1k
Tallebudgera
8.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burleigh Heads
335
Tallebudgera
5
Population
Burleigh Heads
10,572
Tallebudgera
3,826
Metric leadBurleigh Heads 6Tallebudgera 3across 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 retireesTallebudgera
- Best for beach lifestyleBurleigh Heads
- Best for investmentTallebudgera
- Best for best valueTallebudgera
- 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 | Tallebudgera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.2 / 1k | 8.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 335 | 5 |
| Population | 10,572 | 3,826 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burleigh Heads is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Tallebudgera is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Burleigh Heads leans into coastal living, while Tallebudgera feels more inland and suburban in character.
Burleigh Heads tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while Tallebudgera stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Burleigh Heads suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tallebudgera is the stronger match for retirees and families.