Overall score
Robina
58.8/100
Varsity Lakes
60.4/100
Robina vs Varsity Lakes, QLD Suburb Comparison
Varsity Lakes for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RobinaVarsity Lakes
Crime rate
Robina
42.4 / 1k
Varsity Lakes
36.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Robina
518
Varsity Lakes
435
Population
Robina
25,659
Varsity Lakes
16,493
Metric leadRobina 6Varsity Lakes 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesVarsity Lakes
- Best for investmentVarsity Lakes
- Best for best schoolsVarsity Lakes
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 | Robina | Varsity Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.4 / 1k | 36.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 112 | 36 |
| Public transport stops | 92 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 518 | 435 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| Population | 25,659 | 16,493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Robina reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Varsity Lakes is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Robina pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Varsity Lakes is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Robina, while Varsity Lakes remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.