Overall score
Meikleville Hill
33.3/100
Taranganba
46.1/100
Meikleville Hill vs Taranganba, QLD suburb comparison
Meikleville Hill for families and beach lifestyle; Taranganba for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Meikleville HillTaranganba
Crime rate
Meikleville Hill
35.9 / 1k
Taranganba
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meikleville Hill
1
Taranganba
18
Population
Meikleville Hill
450
Taranganba
2,275
Metric leadMeikleville Hill 3Taranganba 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMeikleville Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleMeikleville Hill
- Best for investmentTaranganba
- Best for best valueTaranganba
- Best for best schoolsMeikleville Hill
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 | Meikleville Hill | Taranganba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.9 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 18 |
| Population | 450 | 2,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Meikleville Hill is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Taranganba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Meikleville Hill leans into coastal living, while Taranganba feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Meikleville Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Taranganba answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Meikleville Hill sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Taranganba.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Meikleville Hill the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Taranganba.