Overall score
Burua
39.9/100
West Stowe
35.3/100
Burua vs West Stowe, QLD suburb comparison
Burua for retirees and schools; West Stowe for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuruaWest Stowe
Crime rate
Burua
54.0 / 1k
West Stowe
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burua
0
West Stowe
0
Population
Burua
849
West Stowe
391
Metric leadBurua 4West Stowe 03 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 retireesBurua
- Best for familiesWest Stowe
- Best for best schoolsBurua
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 | Burua | West Stowe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 849 | 391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burua is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and West Stowe is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Burua pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas West Stowe is the better pick for a country-town feel.
Choose Burua if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward West Stowe for families.