Overall score
Baringa
56.0/100
Caloundra West
62.0/100
Baringa vs Caloundra West, QLD suburb comparison
Baringa for retirees and families; Caloundra West for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaringaCaloundra West
Crime rate
Baringa
27.5 / 1k
Caloundra West
27.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baringa
76
Caloundra West
103
Population
Baringa
4,604
Caloundra West
7,270
Metric leadBaringa 2Caloundra West 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBaringa
- Best for familiesBaringa
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsBaringa
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 | 56.0/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 27.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
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 schools and education options and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Caloundra West is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Baringa the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Caloundra West.