Overall score
Baringa
49.0/100
Little Mountain
48.2/100
Baringa vs Little Mountain, QLD Suburb Comparison
Baringa for families and schools; Little Mountain for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaringaLittle Mountain
Crime rate
Baringa
44.4 / 1k
Little Mountain
44.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baringa
91
Little Mountain
71
Population
Baringa
4,604
Little Mountain
11,068
Metric leadBaringa 5Little Mountain 52 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 retireesLittle Mountain
- Best for familiesBaringa
- Best for investmentLittle Mountain
- 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 | Little Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 22 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 71 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 19.9% |
| Population | 4,604 | 11,068 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Baringa is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Little Mountain is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Little Mountain sits among greener hillside streets, while Baringa keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Baringa tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Little Mountain stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and overall desirability.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Baringa, while Little Mountain 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.