Overall score
Nathan
59.9/100
Tarragindi
71.6/100
Nathan vs Tarragindi, QLD Suburb Comparison
Nathan for retirees; Tarragindi for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NathanTarragindi
Crime rate
Nathan
88.8 / 1k
Tarragindi
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nathan
139
Tarragindi
720
Population
Nathan
1,085
Tarragindi
11,035
Metric leadNathan 1Tarragindi 101 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 retireesNathan
- Best for familiesTarragindi
- Best for investmentTarragindi
- Best for best valueTarragindi
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 | Nathan | Tarragindi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.8 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 84 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 139 | 720 |
| Green cover | 16.2% | 8.6% |
| Population | 1,085 | 11,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Nathan is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tarragindi is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Nathan tends to lead on an affluent, sought-after address and highly regarded local schools, while Tarragindi stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tarragindi, while Nathan 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.