Chelmer vs Taringa, QLD suburb comparison

Chelmer for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ChelmerTaringa

Overall score

Chelmer

53.9/100

Taringa

65.2/100

Crime rate

Chelmer

40.6 / 1k

Taringa

40.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Chelmer

35

Taringa

351

Population

Chelmer

3,325

Taringa

8,732

Metric leadChelmer 2Taringa 62 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryChelmerTaringa
Overall score53.9/10065.2/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10031.4/100
Crime rate40.6 / 1k40.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools1111
Parks & reserves46
Public transport stops1169
Walkability18.5/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities35351
Population3,3258,732
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Chelmer is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, 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 parks and reserves and public transport access.

Choose Chelmer if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Taringa for families and households prioritising schools.

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