Overall score
Torquay
52.0/100
Urangan
49.7/100
Torquay vs Urangan, QLD suburb comparison
Torquay for schools; Urangan for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TorquayUrangan
Crime rate
Torquay
41.9 / 1k
Urangan
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Torquay
79
Urangan
19
Population
Torquay
6,533
Urangan
10,988
Metric leadTorquay 4Urangan 32 tiedacross 9 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
Torquay reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Urangan is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Torquay pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Urangan is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Urangan, while Torquay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.