Overall score
Griffin
39.7/100
Kallangur
55.1/100
Griffin vs Kallangur, QLD Suburb Comparison
Griffin for beach lifestyle and schools; Kallangur for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffinKallangur
Crime rate
Griffin
48.5 / 1k
Kallangur
48.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffin
53
Kallangur
342
Population
Griffin
12,295
Kallangur
21,761
Metric leadGriffin 2Kallangur 91 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 | Griffin | Kallangur |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 48.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 63 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 342 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 8.0% |
| Population | 12,295 | 21,761 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Griffin is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Kallangur is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Griffin is shaped by the coast, Kallangur offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Griffin pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kallangur is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Griffin if you are weighing retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors; lean toward Kallangur for families and households prioritising schools.
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.