Overall score
Mount Gravatt
58.9/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Mount Gravatt vs Tarragindi, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mount Gravatt for investment; 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
97.6 / 1k
Tarragindi
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Gravatt
245
Tarragindi
720
Population
Mount Gravatt
3,733
Tarragindi
11,035
Metric leadMount Gravatt 3Tarragindi 81 tiedacross 12 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 investmentMount Gravatt
- 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 | 58.9/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.6 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 84 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 245 | 720 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tarragindi, while Mount Gravatt 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.