Overall score
Burpengary
69.0/100
Burpengary East
59.3/100
Burpengary vs Burpengary East, QLD suburb comparison
Burpengary East for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurpengaryBurpengary East
Crime rate
Burpengary
43.1 / 1k
Burpengary East
43.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burpengary
149
Burpengary East
36
Population
Burpengary
16,488
Burpengary East
9,654
Metric leadBurpengary 6Burpengary East 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBurpengary East
- Best for beach lifestyleBurpengary East
- Best for investmentBurpengary East
- Best for best valueBurpengary 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 | Burpengary East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.0/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 2 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 36 |
| Population | 16,488 | 9,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burpengary is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Burpengary East is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Burpengary East leans into coastal living, while Burpengary feels more inland and suburban in character.
Burpengary pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Burpengary East is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Burpengary East, while Burpengary remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.