Brisbane / QLD · Public Transport Report
Taringa, QLD
Ranked #149 of 813 Brisbane / QLD suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
75.6/100
Excellent public transport
Brisbane / QLD Rank
#149
of 813 suburbs
Percentile
82%
Better than 82% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Taringa
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane CBD | 19 min | $0.50 | $5.00/wk |
| Fortitude Valley | 18 min | $0.50 | $5.00/wk |
| Brisbane Airport | 49 min | $0.50 | $5.00/wk |
| Gold Coast CBD | 165 min | $0.50 | $5.00/wk |
| Sunshine Coast | 205 min | $0.50 | $5.00/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Taringa PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, Translink fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Taringa's public transport score
Taringa has a composite public transport score of 75.6 out of 100, placing it #149 out of 813 suburbs across Brisbane / QLD. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using Translink fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Brisbane / QLD during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual Translink fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Brisbane / QLD suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 813 Brisbane / QLD suburbs into a composite out of 100.