Overall score
Carseldine
58.8/100
Taigum
61.1/100
Carseldine vs Taigum, QLD Suburb Comparison
Carseldine for investment; Taigum for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarseldineTaigum
Crime rate
Carseldine
59.4 / 1k
Taigum
37.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carseldine
181
Taigum
170
Population
Carseldine
10,093
Taigum
7,801
Metric leadCarseldine 6Taigum 42 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 retireesTaigum
- Best for familiesTaigum
- Best for investmentCarseldine
- Best for best schoolsTaigum
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 | Carseldine | Taigum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.4 / 1k | 37.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 22 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 181 | 170 |
| Green cover | 14.7% | 9.7% |
| Population | 10,093 | 7,801 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Carseldine reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Taigum is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Carseldine pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Taigum is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability.
Carseldine suits retirees more clearly, whereas Taigum is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.