Overall score
Elanora
52.8/100
Tugun
62.4/100
Elanora vs Tugun, QLD Suburb Comparison
Elanora for investment and value; Tugun for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ElanoraTugun
Crime rate
Elanora
42.9 / 1k
Tugun
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elanora
82
Tugun
279
Population
Elanora
12,539
Tugun
7,175
Metric leadElanora 5Tugun 52 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Elanora | Tugun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.9 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 29 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 24 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 279 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 15.1% |
| Population | 12,539 | 7,175 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Tugun stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Elanora suits retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tugun is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.