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Chelmer vs Taringa

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ChelmerTaringa
Active2670
Safety8993
Wealth9739
Value9750
Parks5441
Cafés1489
Transit3799
Green space3214
Active & healthy3650
Schools nearby (OSM)8335
Median rent$490/wk $385/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,450,000$1,755,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202620054
Population3,3258,732
Full profile Chelmer in full Taringa 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 Chelmer safer than Taringa?

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

Which is cheaper, Chelmer or Taringa?

Chelmer has the lower median house price of the two ($1,450,000 vs $1,755,000).

Should I live in Chelmer or Taringa?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chelmer or Taringa.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →