Overall score
Kurwongbah
46.4/100
Narangba
44.1/100
Kurwongbah vs Narangba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kurwongbah for investment and schools; Narangba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurwongbahNarangba
Crime rate
Kurwongbah
48.3 / 1k
Narangba
38.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurwongbah
2
Narangba
218
Population
Kurwongbah
1,552
Narangba
20,910
Metric leadKurwongbah 1Narangba 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)
- Best for retireesNarangba
- Best for familiesNarangba
- Best for investmentKurwongbah
- Best for best schoolsKurwongbah
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 | Kurwongbah | Narangba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.3 / 1k | 38.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 41 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 218 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,552 | 20,910 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kurwongbah is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Narangba is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Kurwongbah sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Narangba is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Kurwongbah is stronger for an emerging neighbourhood; Narangba answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Kurwongbah sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Narangba.
Choose Kurwongbah if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Narangba for value-focused buyers and 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.