Barlows Hill vs Taranganba, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barlows Hill | Taranganba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 18 |
| Population | 834 | 2,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTaranganba
- Best for familiesTaranganba
- Best for beach lifestyleBarlows Hill
- Best for investmentTaranganba
- Best for best valueTaranganba
- Best for best schoolsTaranganba
Comparison summary
Barlows Hill and Taranganba offer different strengths across official suburb data. Taranganba leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Taranganba; Housing (desirability) favours Taranganba; Crime rate favours Taranganba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Taranganba, Families → Taranganba, Beach lifestyle → Barlows Hill, Investment → Taranganba.