Overall score
Albion Park Rail
59.8/100
Tullimbar
44.2/100
Albion Park Rail for value; Tullimbar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albion Park Rail
59.8/100
Tullimbar
44.2/100
Crime rate
Albion Park Rail
35.8 / 1k
Tullimbar
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion Park Rail
131
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 | 59.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.9/100 | 79.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 156 | 20 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 63 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Tullimbar answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Albion Park Rail generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tullimbar leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Albion Park Rail if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tullimbar for retirees and investors.