Overall score
Burleigh Waters
58.1/100
Robina
58.8/100
Burleigh Waters vs Robina, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burleigh Waters for investment and schools; Robina for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burleigh WatersRobina
Crime rate
Burleigh Waters
92.4 / 1k
Robina
42.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burleigh Waters
328
Robina
518
Population
Burleigh Waters
14,556
Robina
25,659
Metric leadBurleigh Waters 1Robina 83 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRobina
- Best for investmentBurleigh Waters
- Best for best schoolsBurleigh Waters
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 Waters | Robina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.1/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.8/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.4 / 1k | 42.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 112 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 92 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 328 | 518 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Population | 14,556 | 25,659 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Burleigh Waters reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Robina is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Burleigh Waters tends to lead on excellent public transport, plus generous parks and open space, while Robina stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Robina, while Burleigh Waters remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.