Overall score
Baddaginnie
37.4/100
Tatong
47.5/100
Baddaginnie vs Tatong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Tatong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaddaginnieTatong
Crime rate
Baddaginnie
54.1 / 1k
Tatong
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baddaginnie
5
Tatong
3
Population
Baddaginnie
347
Tatong
281
Metric leadBaddaginnie 5Tatong 42 tiedacross 11 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 | Baddaginnie | Tatong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Population | 347 | 281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Baddaginnie is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Tatong is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Baddaginnie sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Tatong is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Baddaginnie is stronger for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Tatong answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Baddaginnie generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tatong leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Baddaginnie suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Tatong 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.