Overall score
Allans Flat
47.8/100
Tangambalanga
42.5/100
Allans Flat for retirees and schools; Tangambalanga for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allans Flat
47.8/100
Tangambalanga
42.5/100
Crime rate
Allans Flat
9.6 / 1k
Tangambalanga
37.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allans Flat
2
Tangambalanga
14
Population
Allans Flat
297
Tangambalanga
908
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 | Allans Flat | Tangambalanga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.6 / 1k | 37.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 12 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| Population | 297 | 908 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Allans Flat is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Tangambalanga is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Allans Flat pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Tangambalanga is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Allans Flat generally means more sought-after housing, while Tangambalanga leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Retirees and families may find Allans Flat the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tangambalanga.
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.