Overall score
Chelmer
49.7/100
Taringa
65.3/100
Chelmer vs Taringa, QLD Suburb Comparison
Chelmer for families and value; Taringa for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChelmerTaringa
Crime rate
Chelmer
65.0 / 1k
Taringa
64.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chelmer
40
Taringa
355
Population
Chelmer
3,325
Taringa
8,732
Metric leadChelmer 0Taringa 93 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 | Chelmer | Taringa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.0 / 1k | 64.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 69 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 355 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 7.7% |
| Population | 3,325 | 8,732 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chelmer is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Taringa is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Chelmer tends to lead on housing affordability, while Taringa stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Chelmer, while Taringa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.