Burleigh Waters 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 Waters | Varsity Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.5/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 36 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 314 | 412 |
| Population | 14,556 | 16,493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBurleigh Waters
- Best for best schoolsBurleigh Waters
Comparison summary
Burleigh Waters and Varsity Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. Burleigh Waters leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Burleigh Waters; Crime rate favours Varsity Lakes; Schools & preschools favours Burleigh Waters. Quick verdicts: Families → Burleigh Waters, Best schools → Burleigh Waters.