Overall score
Barlows Hill
36.4/100
Taranganba
41.6/100
Barlows Hill vs Taranganba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Barlows Hill for beach lifestyle; Taranganba for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barlows HillTaranganba
Crime rate
Barlows Hill
63.3 / 1k
Taranganba
63.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barlows Hill
0
Taranganba
19
Population
Barlows Hill
834
Taranganba
2,275
Metric leadBarlows Hill 4Taranganba 51 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 familiesTaranganba
- Best for beach lifestyleBarlows Hill
- Best for investmentTaranganba
- Best for best valueTaranganba
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 | Barlows Hill | Taranganba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.3 / 1k | 63.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 19 |
| Green cover | 38.2% | 2.7% |
| Population | 834 | 2,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barlows Hill is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Taranganba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Where Barlows Hill is shaped by the coast, Taranganba offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Barlows Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Taranganba stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Barlows Hill generally means more mid-market housing value, while Taranganba leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Barlows Hill if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools; lean toward Taranganba for families, 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.