Overall score
Taranganba
41.6/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Taranganba vs Yeppoon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Taranganba for value and schools; Yeppoon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TaranganbaYeppoon
Crime rate
Taranganba
63.8 / 1k
Yeppoon
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Taranganba
19
Yeppoon
193
Population
Taranganba
2,275
Yeppoon
7,037
Metric leadTaranganba 1Yeppoon 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYeppoon
- Best for familiesYeppoon
- 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 | Taranganba | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 17 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 193 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Population | 2,275 | 7,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Taranganba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Yeppoon is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Taranganba tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yeppoon stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Taranganba suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yeppoon is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.