Burleigh Heads vs Reedy Creek
The verdict
Burleigh Heads rates higher for liveability (100 vs 47). Reedy Creek rates higher for transport (58 vs 42). Burleigh Heads is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 6.2 km).
Scores
Burleigh HeadsReedy Creek
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 56 |
| Transport | 42 | 58 |
| Education | 64 | 64 |
| Liveability | 100 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,572 | 7,412 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,701 | $2,229 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Burleigh Heads — · Reedy Creek —
Property
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,300 |
| 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 | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 615 | 607 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burleigh Heads · Reedy Creek
Transport
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 57 | 3 |
| Parks | 31 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | 169 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 81.2 km | 80.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Burleigh Heads | Reedy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,572 | 7,412 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,477 | 8,000 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.07% | 1.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burleigh Heads or Reedy Creek?
Burleigh Heads and Reedy Creek have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Burleigh Heads or Reedy Creek?
Reedy Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Burleigh Heads 1048 vs Reedy Creek 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burleigh Heads or Reedy Creek?
Reedy Creek has the higher transport score (Burleigh Heads 42/100 vs Reedy Creek 58/100).
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