Overall score
Burrum Heads
35.1/100
Toogoom
32.8/100
Burrum Heads vs Toogoom, QLD suburb comparison
Toogoom for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum HeadsToogoom
Crime rate
Burrum Heads
23.8 / 1k
Toogoom
42.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum Heads
1
Toogoom
2
Population
Burrum Heads
2,538
Toogoom
2,596
Metric leadBurrum Heads 3Toogoom 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 35.1/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.1/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 42.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, whereas Toogoom is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Toogoom, while Burrum Heads remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.