Burleigh Heads vs Elanora
The verdict
Burleigh Heads rates higher for liveability (100 vs 86). Burleigh Heads has a shorter estimated CBD commute (212 vs 222 min).
Scores
Burleigh HeadsElanora
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 57 |
| Transport | 42 | 30 |
| Education | 64 | 56 |
| Liveability | 100 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,572 | 12,539 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,701 | $1,744 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Burleigh Heads — · Elanora —
Property
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 615 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burleigh Heads · Elanora
Transport
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 212 | 222 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 57 | 6 |
| Parks | 31 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 81.2 km | 85.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Burleigh Heads | Elanora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,572 | 12,539 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,477 | 13,189 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.07% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burleigh Heads or Elanora?
Burleigh Heads and Elanora have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Burleigh Heads or Elanora?
Burleigh Heads has a higher average school ICSEA (Burleigh Heads 1048 vs Elanora 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burleigh Heads or Elanora?
Burleigh Heads has the higher transport score (Burleigh Heads 42/100 vs Elanora 30/100).
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