Overall score
Townsville City
53.4/100
West End
43.0/100
Townsville City vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Townsville City for retirees and beach lifestyle; West End for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Townsville CityWest End
Crime rate
Townsville City
196.9 / 1k
West End
196.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Townsville City
415
West End
41
Population
Townsville City
2,945
West End
3,891
Metric leadTownsville City 5West End 22 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for familiesWest End
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for best valueTownsville City
- Best for best schoolsWest End
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 | Townsville City | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 196.9 / 1k | 196.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 415 | 41 |
| Population | 2,945 | 3,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Townsville City is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and West End is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Where Townsville City is shaped by the coast, West End offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Townsville City is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; West End answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Townsville City generally means more sought-after housing, while West End leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Townsville City, while West End remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.