Overall score
Boondall
55.7/100
Taigum
61.1/100
Boondall vs Taigum, QLD Suburb Comparison
Boondall for families and schools; Taigum for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoondallTaigum
Crime rate
Boondall
59.3 / 1k
Taigum
37.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boondall
231
Taigum
170
Population
Boondall
9,603
Taigum
7,801
Metric leadBoondall 6Taigum 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Boondall | Taigum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 37.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 22 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 231 | 170 |
| Green cover | 19.1% | 9.7% |
| Population | 9,603 | 7,801 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boondall is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Taigum is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Boondall tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Taigum stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
Retirees may find Boondall the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Taigum.
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.