Overall score
Annerley
59.5/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Annerley for investment; Tarragindi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Annerley
59.5/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Crime rate
Annerley
101.9 / 1k
Tarragindi
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annerley
525
Tarragindi
720
Population
Annerley
11,891
Tarragindi
11,035
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Annerley | Tarragindi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 101.9 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 84 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 525 | 720 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Population | 11,891 | 11,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Annerley reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Tarragindi is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Annerley pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a larger local community, whereas Tarragindi is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tarragindi, while Annerley 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.