Overall score
Burleigh Waters
58.1/100
Miami
56.5/100
Burleigh Waters for investment and value; Miami for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burleigh Waters
58.1/100
Miami
56.5/100
Crime rate
Burleigh Waters
92.4 / 1k
Miami
92.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burleigh Waters
328
Miami
590
Population
Burleigh Waters
14,556
Miami
7,445
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Burleigh Waters | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.1/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.8/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.4 / 1k | 92.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 38 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 18 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 97.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 328 | 590 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Population | 14,556 | 7,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Burleigh Waters is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Miami is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Miami leans into coastal living, while Burleigh Waters feels more inland and suburban in character.
Burleigh Waters tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Miami stands out for parks and reserves, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Burleigh Waters suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Miami is the stronger match for 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.