Overall score
Baringa
49.0/100
Caloundra West
53.4/100
Baringa vs Caloundra West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Baringa for families; Caloundra West for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaringaCaloundra West
Crime rate
Baringa
44.4 / 1k
Caloundra West
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baringa
91
Caloundra West
107
Population
Baringa
4,604
Caloundra West
7,270
Metric leadBaringa 1Caloundra West 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 retireesCaloundra West
- Best for familiesBaringa
- Best for investmentCaloundra West
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 | Baringa | Caloundra West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 107 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 12.2% |
| Population | 4,604 | 7,270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Baringa is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Caloundra West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Baringa pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Caloundra West is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Baringa, while Caloundra West 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.