Overall score
Burpengary
68.9/100
Morayfield
56.8/100
Burpengary vs Morayfield, QLD suburb comparison
Burpengary for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurpengaryMorayfield
Crime rate
Burpengary
44.7 / 1k
Morayfield
72.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burpengary
149
Morayfield
55
Population
Burpengary
16,488
Morayfield
24,898
Metric leadBurpengary 6Morayfield 31 tiedacross 10 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
- Best for familiesBurpengary
- Best for investmentBurpengary
- Best for best valueBurpengary
- Best for best schoolsBurpengary
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 | Morayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.9/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.7 / 1k | 72.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 50 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 55 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 16,488 | 24,898 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burpengary is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Morayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Burpengary pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Morayfield is the better pick for public transport access and a larger local community. On housing, Burpengary sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Morayfield.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Burpengary, while Morayfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.