Overall score
Tingalpa
53.0/100
Wakerley
59.4/100
Tingalpa vs Wakerley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Tingalpa for investment; Wakerley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TingalpaWakerley
Crime rate
Tingalpa
68.2 / 1k
Wakerley
17.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tingalpa
153
Wakerley
116
Population
Tingalpa
8,461
Wakerley
8,718
Metric leadTingalpa 4Wakerley 71 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 | Tingalpa | Wakerley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.0/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.5/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.2 / 1k | 17.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 19 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 153 | 116 |
| Green cover | 14.6% | 22.9% |
| Population | 8,461 | 8,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Tingalpa is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Wakerley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Tingalpa tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wakerley stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wakerley, while Tingalpa 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.