Burleigh Waters vs Mermaid Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burleigh Waters | Mermaid Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.5/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 70.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 61 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 50 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 314 | 300 |
| Population | 14,556 | 13,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBurleigh Waters
- Best for familiesBurleigh Waters
- Best for investmentBurleigh Waters
- Best for best valueBurleigh Waters
- Best for best schoolsBurleigh Waters
Comparison summary
Burleigh Waters and Mermaid Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Burleigh Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Burleigh Waters; Housing (desirability) favours Burleigh Waters; Crime rate favours Burleigh Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Burleigh Waters, Families → Burleigh Waters, Investment → Burleigh Waters, Best value → Burleigh Waters.