Overall score
Bondoola
33.8/100
Taroomball
35.5/100
Taroomball for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bondoola
33.8/100
Taroomball
35.5/100
Crime rate
Bondoola
36.4 / 1k
Taroomball
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondoola
0
Taroomball
1
Population
Bondoola
551
Taroomball
1,136
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bondoola | Taroomball |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.8/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.6/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.4 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 551 | 1,136 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Bondoola is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Taroomball is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bondoola tends to lead on a country-town feel, while Taroomball stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Taroomball, while Bondoola remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.