Overall score
Albion Park Rail
51.8/100
Tullimbar
50.3/100
Albion Park Rail for retirees and investment; Tullimbar for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion Park Rail
51.8/100
Tullimbar
50.3/100
Crime rate
Albion Park Rail
35.8 / 1k
Tullimbar
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion Park Rail
132
Tullimbar
11
Population
Albion Park Rail
6,920
Tullimbar
1,840
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 | Albion Park Rail | Tullimbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.7/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 156 | 20 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 81 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 3.2% |
| Population | 6,920 | 1,840 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Albion Park Rail reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Tullimbar is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Albion Park Rail sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tullimbar is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Albion Park Rail is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Tullimbar answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Albion Park Rail if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Tullimbar for retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
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.