Burnside vs Nambour
The verdict
Nambour rates higher for transport (79 vs 51). Nambour is closer to the coast (14.0 km vs 16.4 km).
Scores
BurnsideNambour
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 76 |
| Transport | 51 | 79 |
| Education | 52 | 50 |
| Liveability | 86 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,104 | 12,145 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,626 | $1,224 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.0% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Burnside — · Nambour —
Property
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $680 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 387 | 371 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnside · Nambour
Transport
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 140 m |
Liveability
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 12 |
| Parks | 8 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 12 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 94.0 km | 94.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 610 m |
Population & growth
| Burnside | Nambour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,104 | 12,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,356 | 13,131 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burnside or Nambour?
Burnside and Nambour have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Burnside or Nambour?
Burnside has a higher average school ICSEA (Burnside 1011 vs Nambour 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burnside or Nambour?
Nambour has the higher transport score (Burnside 51/100 vs Nambour 79/100).
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