Overall score
Elanora
62.7/100
Tugun
64.8/100
Elanora vs Tugun, QLD suburb comparison
Elanora for retirees and families; Tugun for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ElanoraTugun
Crime rate
Elanora
26.0 / 1k
Tugun
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elanora
80
Tugun
275
Population
Elanora
12,539
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadElanora 5Tugun 41 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Elanora is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Tugun is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Tugun leans into coastal living, while Elanora feels more inland and suburban in character.
Elanora tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Tugun stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
Elanora suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Tugun is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.