Overall score
Kurwongbah
41.2/100
Narangba
60.0/100
Kurwongbah vs Narangba, QLD suburb comparison
Kurwongbah for retirees and families; Narangba for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurwongbahNarangba
Crime rate
Kurwongbah
30.6 / 1k
Narangba
23.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurwongbah
0
Narangba
217
Population
Kurwongbah
1,552
Narangba
20,910
Metric leadKurwongbah 0Narangba 72 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKurwongbah
- Best for familiesKurwongbah
- Best for best valueNarangba
- Best for best schoolsNarangba
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 | 41.2/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 23.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 41 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 217 |
| Population | 1,552 | 20,910 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kurwongbah is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, 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.
Narangba holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Kurwongbah is closer across the remaining categories. On housing, Kurwongbah sits in a well priced 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.