Overall score
Burrum River
38.1/100
Torbanlea
23.7/100
Burrum River vs Torbanlea, QLD suburb comparison
Burrum River for retirees and families; Torbanlea for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burrum RiverTorbanlea
Crime rate
Burrum River
23.1 / 1k
Torbanlea
82.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burrum River
0
Torbanlea
0
Population
Burrum River
259
Torbanlea
841
Metric leadBurrum River 3Torbanlea 13 tiedacross 7 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 familiesBurrum River
- Best for investmentBurrum River
- Best for best valueBurrum River
- Best for best schoolsTorbanlea
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 | 23.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.0/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.1 / 1k | 82.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 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 and a quieter safety profile; Torbanlea answers with a larger local community.
Burrum River suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Torbanlea is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.