Overall score
Howard
35.4/100
Torbanlea
22.3/100
Howard vs Torbanlea, QLD Suburb Comparison
Howard for retirees and families; Torbanlea for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HowardTorbanlea
Crime rate
Howard
40.2 / 1k
Torbanlea
133.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howard
0
Torbanlea
1
Population
Howard
1,394
Torbanlea
841
Metric leadHoward 6Torbanlea 14 tiedacross 11 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 | Howard | Torbanlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.2 / 1k | 133.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 17.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,394 | 841 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Howard reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Torbanlea is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Howard is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability; Torbanlea answers with housing affordability, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Howard suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Torbanlea is the stronger match for 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.