Overall score
Howard
32.5/100
Torbanlea
24.1/100
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
23.9 / 1k
Torbanlea
75.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howard
0
Torbanlea
0
Population
Howard
1,394
Torbanlea
841
Metric leadHoward 4Torbanlea 14 tiedacross 9 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.
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 and parks and reserves; Torbanlea answers with housing affordability.
Howard suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Torbanlea is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.