Overall score
Burpengary East
38.4/100
Morayfield
32.8/100
Burpengary East vs Morayfield, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burpengary East for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burpengary EastMorayfield
Crime rate
Burpengary East
71.9 / 1k
Morayfield
113.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burpengary East
38
Morayfield
58
Population
Burpengary East
9,654
Morayfield
24,898
Metric leadBurpengary East 3Morayfield 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBurpengary East
- Best for beach lifestyleBurpengary East
- Best for best valueBurpengary East
- Best for best schoolsBurpengary East
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 | Burpengary East | Morayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.9 / 1k | 113.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 50 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 58 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 9.6% |
| Population | 9,654 | 24,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Burpengary East is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Morayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Burpengary East leans into coastal living, while Morayfield feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Burpengary East is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Morayfield answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Burpengary East, while Morayfield 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.