Overall score
Hidden Valley
29.3/100
Taranganba
46.1/100
Hidden Valley vs Taranganba, QLD suburb comparison
Taranganba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hidden ValleyTaranganba
Crime rate
Hidden Valley
36.7 / 1k
Taranganba
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hidden Valley
1
Taranganba
18
Population
Hidden Valley
879
Taranganba
2,275
Metric leadHidden Valley 1Taranganba 61 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTaranganba
- Best for familiesTaranganba
- Best for investmentTaranganba
- Best for best valueTaranganba
- Best for best schoolsTaranganba
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 | Hidden Valley | Taranganba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.3/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 18 |
| Population | 879 | 2,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Hidden Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Taranganba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Hidden Valley is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Taranganba answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Taranganba, while Hidden Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.