Overall score
Kallangur
55.1/100
Murrumba Downs
56.6/100
Kallangur vs Murrumba Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kallangur for retirees and investment; Murrumba Downs for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KallangurMurrumba Downs
Crime rate
Kallangur
48.6 / 1k
Murrumba Downs
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kallangur
342
Murrumba Downs
171
Population
Kallangur
21,761
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Metric leadKallangur 6Murrumba Downs 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKallangur
- Best for investmentKallangur
- Best for best schoolsMurrumba Downs
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 | Kallangur | Murrumba Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.6 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 342 | 171 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| Population | 21,761 | 10,795 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Kallangur reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Murrumba Downs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kallangur tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Murrumba Downs stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Kallangur suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Murrumba Downs is the stronger match for retirees.
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.