Overall score
St Lucia
65.0/100
Taringa
65.3/100
St Lucia vs Taringa, QLD Suburb Comparison
St Lucia for retirees and families; Taringa for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
St LuciaTaringa
Crime rate
St Lucia
11.1 / 1k
Taringa
64.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Lucia
1,341
Taringa
355
Population
St Lucia
12,220
Taringa
8,732
Metric leadSt Lucia 4Taringa 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | St Lucia | Taringa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.0/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.8/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 64.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 69 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,341 | 355 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 7.7% |
| Population | 12,220 | 8,732 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
St Lucia is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Taringa is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
St Lucia tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Taringa stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
St Lucia suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Taringa is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.