Overall score
Kallangur
78.1/100
Murrumba Downs
71.3/100
Kallangur vs Murrumba Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Kallangur for value and schools; Murrumba Downs for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KallangurMurrumba Downs
Crime rate
Kallangur
29.1 / 1k
Murrumba Downs
29.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kallangur
334
Murrumba Downs
169
Population
Kallangur
21,761
Murrumba Downs
10,795
Metric leadKallangur 6Murrumba Downs 13 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMurrumba Downs
- Best for best valueKallangur
- Best for best schoolsKallangur
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 | 78.1/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.1 / 1k | 29.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 334 | 169 |
| 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 parks and reserves and public transport access, while Murrumba Downs stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Kallangur sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Murrumba Downs.
Kallangur suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Murrumba Downs is the stronger match for retirees.