Baringa vs Caloundra West, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Baringa | Caloundra West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 103 |
| Population | 4,604 | 7,270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBaringa
- Best for familiesBaringa
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsBaringa
Comparison summary
Baringa and Caloundra West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caloundra West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caloundra West; Schools & preschools favours Baringa; Parks & reserves favours Caloundra West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Baringa, Families → Baringa, Best value → Caloundra West, Best schools → Baringa.