Overall score
Ashtonfield
44.9/100
Tenambit
45.7/100
Ashtonfield for retirees and schools; Tenambit for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashtonfield
44.9/100
Tenambit
45.7/100
Crime rate
Ashtonfield
106.7 / 1k
Tenambit
106.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashtonfield
65
Tenambit
79
Population
Ashtonfield
4,589
Tenambit
3,088
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 | Ashtonfield | Tenambit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.7 / 1k | 106.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 12 |
| Green cover | 42.3% | 6.3% |
| Population | 4,589 | 3,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Ashtonfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Tenambit is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ashtonfield is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and a larger local community; Tenambit answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashtonfield, while Tenambit 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.