Burleigh Waters vs Varsity Lakes
The verdict
Varsity Lakes rates higher for transport (88 vs 52). Burleigh Waters is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
Burleigh WatersVarsity Lakes
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 86 |
| Transport | 52 | 88 |
| Education | 62 | 66 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,556 | 16,493 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,735 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.4% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Burleigh Waters — · Varsity Lakes —
Property
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $1,100 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 611 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 376 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burleigh Waters · Varsity Lakes
Transport
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 208 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 14 |
| Parks | 36 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | 56 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.5 km | 78.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Burleigh Waters | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,556 | 16,493 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,137 | 17,738 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burleigh Waters or Varsity Lakes?
Burleigh Waters and Varsity Lakes have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Burleigh Waters or Varsity Lakes?
Burleigh Waters has a higher average school ICSEA (Burleigh Waters 1067 vs Varsity Lakes 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burleigh Waters or Varsity Lakes?
Varsity Lakes has the higher transport score (Burleigh Waters 52/100 vs Varsity Lakes 88/100).
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