Overall score
Condon
39.2/100
Thuringowa Central
66.1/100
Thuringowa Central for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Condon
39.2/100
Thuringowa Central
66.1/100
Crime rate
Condon
68.2 / 1k
Thuringowa Central
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Condon
19
Thuringowa Central
138
Population
Condon
5,894
Thuringowa Central
1,953
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Condon | Thuringowa Central |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.2/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.3/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.2 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 138 |
| Population | 5,894 | 1,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Condon reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Thuringowa Central is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Condon is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Thuringowa Central answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Condon the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Thuringowa Central.