Overall score
Mudgeeraba
50.2/100
Tallai
42.6/100
Mudgeeraba for retirees and investment; Tallai for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mudgeeraba
50.2/100
Tallai
42.6/100
Crime rate
Mudgeeraba
39.5 / 1k
Tallai
39.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mudgeeraba
19
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 | 50.2/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.5 / 1k | 39.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 5 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 15 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 0.5% |
| Population | 14,578 | 4,465 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Mudgeeraba is a sought-after metro established suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Tallai is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
Mudgeeraba pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Tallai is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Mudgeeraba if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tallai for retirees.
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.