Overall score
Mulambin
29.6/100
Taranganba
45.6/100
Mulambin vs Taranganba, QLD suburb comparison
Mulambin for beach lifestyle and investment; Taranganba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MulambinTaranganba
Crime rate
Mulambin
38.2 / 1k
Taranganba
38.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mulambin
8
Taranganba
18
Population
Mulambin
917
Taranganba
2,275
Metric leadMulambin 3Taranganba 4across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTaranganba
- Best for familiesTaranganba
- Best for beach lifestyleMulambin
- Best for investmentMulambin
- Best for best valueTaranganba
- Best for best schoolsTaranganba
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 | Mulambin | Taranganba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.6/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.0/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.2 / 1k | 38.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 18 |
| Population | 917 | 2,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mulambin is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Taranganba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Mulambin leans into coastal living, while Taranganba feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Mulambin is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Taranganba answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. Mulambin generally means more mid-market housing value, while Taranganba leans toward more sought-after housing.
Mulambin suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Taranganba is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.