Overall score
Burrum Heads
42.4/100
Pacific Haven
34.3/100
Burrum Heads vs Pacific Haven, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burrum Heads for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum HeadsPacific Haven
Crime rate
Burrum Heads
40.5 / 1k
Pacific Haven
41.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum Heads
7
Pacific Haven
3
Population
Burrum Heads
2,538
Pacific Haven
778
Metric leadBurrum Heads 7Pacific Haven 02 tiedacross 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 retireesBurrum Heads
- Best for familiesBurrum Heads
- Best for best valueBurrum 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 | Pacific Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 41.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,538 | 778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Burrum Heads is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Pacific Haven is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Burrum Heads pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Pacific Haven is the better pick for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Burrum Heads, while Pacific Haven 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.