Burleigh Heads vs Varsity Lakes, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burleigh Heads | Varsity Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 36 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 44 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 335 | 412 |
| Population | 10,572 | 16,493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBurleigh Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleBurleigh Heads
- Best for investmentVarsity Lakes
- Best for best valueVarsity Lakes
- Best for best schoolsBurleigh Heads
Comparison summary
Burleigh Heads and Varsity Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. Varsity Lakes leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Varsity Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours Varsity Lakes; Crime rate favours Varsity Lakes. Quick verdicts: Families → Burleigh Heads, Beach lifestyle → Burleigh Heads, Investment → Varsity Lakes, Best value → Varsity Lakes.