Overall score
Kawungan
34.6/100
Urangan
38.9/100
Kawungan vs Urangan, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kawungan for investment and value; Urangan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KawunganUrangan
Crime rate
Kawungan
70.1 / 1k
Urangan
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kawungan
18
Urangan
31
Population
Kawungan
5,460
Urangan
10,988
Metric leadKawungan 1Urangan 82 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 | Kawungan | Urangan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 31 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Population | 5,460 | 10,988 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kawungan is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Urangan is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Kawungan is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Urangan answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kawungan, while Urangan remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.