Overall score
Mount Gravatt
59.2/100
Tarragindi
82.4/100
Mount Gravatt vs Tarragindi, QLD suburb comparison
Tarragindi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount GravattTarragindi
Crime rate
Mount Gravatt
62.7 / 1k
Tarragindi
26.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gravatt
237
Tarragindi
704
Population
Mount Gravatt
3,733
Tarragindi
11,035
Metric leadMount Gravatt 1Tarragindi 9across 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 retireesTarragindi
- Best for familiesTarragindi
- Best for investmentTarragindi
- Best for best valueTarragindi
- Best for best schoolsTarragindi
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 | Mount Gravatt | Tarragindi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.2/100 | 82.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 26.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 84 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 237 | 704 |
| Population | 3,733 | 11,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Gravatt is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Tarragindi is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Mount Gravatt sits among greener hillside streets, while Tarragindi keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Gravatt pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Tarragindi is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tarragindi, while Mount Gravatt remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.