Overall score
Burrum River
38.1/100
Torbanlea
22.3/100
Burrum River vs Torbanlea, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burrum River for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum RiverTorbanlea
Crime rate
Burrum River
39.7 / 1k
Torbanlea
133.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum River
1
Torbanlea
1
Population
Burrum River
259
Torbanlea
841
Metric leadBurrum River 3Torbanlea 15 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 River
- Best for investmentBurrum River
- 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 | Torbanlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 133.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 17.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 259 | 841 |
| 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 Torbanlea is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Burrum River is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Torbanlea answers with a larger local community.
Burrum River suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Torbanlea is the stronger match for 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.