Overall score
Mudgeeraba
52.7/100
Tallai
34.7/100
Mudgeeraba for value and schools; Tallai for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mudgeeraba
52.7/100
Tallai
34.7/100
Crime rate
Mudgeeraba
23.9 / 1k
Tallai
24.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mudgeeraba
15
Tallai
15
Population
Mudgeeraba
14,578
Tallai
4,465
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 | Mudgeeraba | Tallai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.9 / 1k | 24.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 5 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 14,578 | 4,465 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Mudgeeraba is a settled metro established suburb that balances access with everyday calm, while Tallai is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.
Mudgeeraba pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Tallai is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Mudgeeraba if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tallai for retirees.