Overall score
Burrum River
38.1/100
Howard
35.4/100
Burrum River vs Howard, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burrum River for value and schools; Howard for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum RiverHoward
Crime rate
Burrum River
39.7 / 1k
Howard
40.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum River
1
Howard
0
Population
Burrum River
259
Howard
1,394
Metric leadBurrum River 3Howard 33 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 retireesHoward
- Best for familiesHoward
- Best for investmentHoward
- Best for best valueBurrum River
- Best for best schoolsBurrum River
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 River | Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 40.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 17.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Population | 259 | 1,394 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burrum River is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Howard is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Burrum River is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Howard answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Burrum River the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Howard.
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.