Overall score
Burleigh Heads
49.2/100
Tallebudgera
49.8/100
Burleigh Heads vs Tallebudgera, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burleigh Heads for retirees and beach lifestyle; Tallebudgera for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burleigh HeadsTallebudgera
Crime rate
Burleigh Heads
92.3 / 1k
Tallebudgera
16.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burleigh Heads
365
Tallebudgera
7
Population
Burleigh Heads
10,572
Tallebudgera
3,826
Metric leadBurleigh Heads 7Tallebudgera 31 tiedacross 11 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 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 | 49.2/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.3 / 1k | 16.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 365 | 7 |
| Green cover | 16.2% | 4.3% |
| 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 metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Burleigh Heads leans into coastal living, while Tallebudgera feels more inland and suburban in character.
Burleigh Heads tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Tallebudgera stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Burleigh Heads suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tallebudgera is the stronger match for retirees, 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.