Overall score
Dakabin
54.2/100
Narangba
44.1/100
Dakabin vs Narangba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dakabin for value; Narangba for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DakabinNarangba
Crime rate
Dakabin
48.6 / 1k
Narangba
38.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dakabin
164
Narangba
218
Population
Dakabin
5,275
Narangba
20,910
Metric leadDakabin 4Narangba 71 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 | Dakabin | Narangba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.6 / 1k | 38.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 41 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 218 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Population | 5,275 | 20,910 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Dakabin reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Narangba is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Dakabin is stronger for walkability and overall desirability; Narangba answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Dakabin 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.