Overall score
Ardmona
25.8/100
Tatura
48.3/100
Ardmona vs Tatura, VIC Suburb Comparison
Tatura for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArdmonaTatura
Crime rate
Ardmona
119.7 / 1k
Tatura
70.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardmona
4
Tatura
177
Population
Ardmona
497
Tatura
4,955
Metric leadArdmona 1Tatura 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ardmona | Tatura |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.8/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.8/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 70.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 177 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 69 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Population | 497 | 4,955 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ardmona is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Tatura is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Ardmona tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Tatura stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tatura, while Ardmona 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.