Overall score
Auchenflower
62.4/100
Taringa
65.3/100
Auchenflower vs Taringa, QLD Suburb Comparison
Auchenflower for families and investment; Taringa for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuchenflowerTaringa
Crime rate
Auchenflower
61.7 / 1k
Taringa
64.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auchenflower
160
Taringa
355
Population
Auchenflower
6,053
Taringa
8,732
Metric leadAuchenflower 1Taringa 83 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAuchenflower
- Best for investmentAuchenflower
- Best for best valueTaringa
- Best for best schoolsAuchenflower
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Auchenflower | Taringa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.7 / 1k | 64.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 69 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 355 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 7.7% |
| Population | 6,053 | 8,732 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Auchenflower reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Taringa is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Auchenflower tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Taringa stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Auchenflower if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Taringa for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.