Overall score
Burrum Heads
42.4/100
Toogoom
39.2/100
Burrum Heads vs Toogoom, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burrum Heads for retirees and families; Toogoom for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum HeadsToogoom
Crime rate
Burrum Heads
40.5 / 1k
Toogoom
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum Heads
7
Toogoom
5
Population
Burrum Heads
2,538
Toogoom
2,596
Metric leadBurrum Heads 4Toogoom 42 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 retireesBurrum Heads
- Best for familiesBurrum Heads
- Best for best valueToogoom
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 | Toogoom |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 5 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 17.6% |
| Population | 2,538 | 2,596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burrum Heads is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Toogoom is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Burrum Heads pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Toogoom is the better pick for housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Burrum Heads generally means more approachable housing costs, while Toogoom leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Toogoom, while Burrum Heads 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.