Overall score
Burpengary
46.1/100
Narangba
44.1/100
Burpengary vs Narangba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burpengary for retirees; Narangba for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurpengaryNarangba
Crime rate
Burpengary
71.8 / 1k
Narangba
38.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burpengary
151
Narangba
218
Population
Burpengary
16,488
Narangba
20,910
Metric leadBurpengary 4Narangba 62 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 retireesBurpengary
- Best for familiesNarangba
- Best for best schoolsNarangba
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 | Burpengary | Narangba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.6/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 38.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 41 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 218 |
| Green cover | 15.7% | 5.0% |
| Population | 16,488 | 20,910 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Burpengary is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Narangba is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Burpengary pulls ahead on walkability and overall desirability, whereas Narangba is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Burpengary the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Narangba.
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.