Overall score
Greenslopes
55.8/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Tarragindi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Greenslopes
55.8/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Crime rate
Greenslopes
104.7 / 1k
Tarragindi
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenslopes
321
Tarragindi
720
Population
Greenslopes
7,941
Tarragindi
11,035
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 | Greenslopes | Tarragindi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.8/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.7 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 84 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 321 | 720 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| Population | 7,941 | 11,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Greenslopes is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Tarragindi is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Greenslopes pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Tarragindi is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tarragindi, while Greenslopes 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.