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Carina vs Tingalpa

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.8 km apart, on the same open data. Carina scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

CarinaTingalpa
Active8650
Safety8667
Wealth5244
Value3936
Parks2240
Cafés6448
Transit7235
Green space4484
Active & healthy6367
Schools nearby (OSM)6466
Median rent$440/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,400,000$1,175,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026171112
Population11,6788,461
Full profile Carina in full Tingalpa in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Carina safer than Tingalpa?

Carina scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Carina or Tingalpa?

Tingalpa has the lower median house price of the two ($1,175,500 vs $1,400,000).

Should I live in Carina or Tingalpa?

Carina scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carina or Tingalpa.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →