Overall score
Meikleville Hill
42.0/100
Taranganba
41.6/100
Meikleville Hill vs Taranganba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Meikleville Hill for beach lifestyle; Taranganba for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Meikleville HillTaranganba
Crime rate
Meikleville Hill
63.9 / 1k
Taranganba
63.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meikleville Hill
2
Taranganba
19
Population
Meikleville Hill
450
Taranganba
2,275
Metric leadMeikleville Hill 5Taranganba 41 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 familiesTaranganba
- Best for beach lifestyleMeikleville Hill
- Best for best valueTaranganba
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 | 42.0/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.4/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.9 / 1k | 63.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 19 |
| Green cover | 33.5% | 2.7% |
| 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, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Taranganba answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Meikleville Hill sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Taranganba.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools may find Meikleville Hill the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Taranganba.
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.