Overall score
Adelong
41.3/100
Tumut
38.7/100
Adelong for retirees and families; Tumut for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adelong
41.3/100
Tumut
38.7/100
Crime rate
Adelong
62.4 / 1k
Tumut
88.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adelong
20
Tumut
85
Population
Adelong
938
Tumut
6,613
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Adelong | Tumut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.7/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.4 / 1k | 88.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 14.4/100 | 14.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 268 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 40 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Population | 938 | 6,613 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Adelong is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Tumut is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Adelong tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Tumut stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tumut, while Adelong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.