Overall score
Attwood
44.9/100
Tullamarine
38.6/100
Attwood for retirees and families; Tullamarine for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Attwood
44.9/100
Tullamarine
38.6/100
Crime rate
Attwood
53.9 / 1k
Tullamarine
117.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Attwood
91
Tullamarine
242
Population
Attwood
3,309
Tullamarine
6,733
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 | Attwood | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.6/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.9 / 1k | 117.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 53 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 242 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 96 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 4.2% |
| Population | 3,309 | 6,733 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Attwood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tullamarine is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Attwood is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Tullamarine answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Attwood suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tullamarine is the stronger match for investors.
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.