Overall score
Austinville
35.1/100
Tallebudgera Valley
55.1/100
Tallebudgera Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Austinville
35.1/100
Tallebudgera Valley
55.1/100
Crime rate
Austinville
24.6 / 1k
Tallebudgera Valley
8.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austinville
2
Tallebudgera Valley
3
Population
Austinville
403
Tallebudgera Valley
1,762
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 | Austinville | Tallebudgera Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.1/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 8.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Population | 403 | 1,762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Austinville reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Tallebudgera Valley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Austinville pulls ahead on a country-town feel, whereas Tallebudgera Valley is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Austinville sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Tallebudgera Valley.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tallebudgera Valley, while Austinville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.