Overall score
Taringa
65.2/100
West End
67.2/100
Taringa vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Taringa for retirees and investment; West End for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TaringaWest End
Crime rate
Taringa
40.7 / 1k
West End
67.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Taringa
351
West End
1,195
Population
Taringa
8,732
West End
14,730
Metric leadTaringa 3West End 43 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Taringa is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and West End is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Taringa pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas West End is the better pick for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Taringa if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward West End for households prioritising schools.