Crime rate
Balnarring
45.5 / 1k
Tuerong
71.4 / 1k
Balnarring vs Tuerong, VIC suburb comparison
Balnarring on crime and parks; Tuerong on planning.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalnarringTuerong
Nearby amenities
Balnarring
15
Tuerong
1
Population
Balnarring
2,371
Tuerong
357
Metric leadBalnarring 5Tuerong 11 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balnarring | Tuerong |
|---|---|---|
| Crime rate | 45.5 / 1k | 71.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 15 |
| Population | 2,371 | 357 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balnarring is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Tuerong is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Balnarring pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Tuerong is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Balnarring the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tuerong.