Overall score
Moorooka
57.7/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Tarragindi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Moorooka
57.7/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Crime rate
Moorooka
78.3 / 1k
Tarragindi
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorooka
361
Tarragindi
720
Population
Moorooka
10,783
Tarragindi
11,035
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Moorooka | Tarragindi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.3 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 84 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 361 | 720 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 8.6% |
| Population | 10,783 | 11,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Moorooka reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Tarragindi is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Moorooka is stronger for parks and reserves; Tarragindi answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tarragindi, while Moorooka 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.