Thuringowa Central vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Thuringowa Central | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.6/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.4 / 1k | 159.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 415 |
| Population | 1,953 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentThuringowa Central
- Best for best valueThuringowa Central
- Best for best schoolsThuringowa Central
Comparison summary
Thuringowa Central and Townsville City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thuringowa Central leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thuringowa Central; Housing (desirability) favours Thuringowa Central; Crime rate favours Thuringowa Central. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Townsville City, Beach lifestyle → Townsville City, Investment → Thuringowa Central, Best value → Thuringowa Central.