Overall score
Burrum Heads
42.4/100
Howard
35.4/100
Burrum Heads vs Howard, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burrum Heads for families and schools; Howard for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum HeadsHoward
Crime rate
Burrum Heads
40.5 / 1k
Howard
40.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum Heads
7
Howard
0
Population
Burrum Heads
2,538
Howard
1,394
Metric leadBurrum Heads 6Howard 22 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 familiesBurrum Heads
- Best for investmentHoward
- Best for best valueHoward
- Best for best schoolsBurrum Heads
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 | Burrum Heads | Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 40.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 0 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Population | 2,538 | 1,394 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burrum Heads is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Howard is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Burrum Heads pulls ahead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Howard is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Burrum Heads suits families more clearly, whereas Howard is the stronger match for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.