Overall score
Balnarring
47.9/100
Tuerong
44.7/100
Balnarring vs Tuerong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Balnarring for retirees and families; Tuerong for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalnarringTuerong
Crime rate
Balnarring
50.1 / 1k
Tuerong
91.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balnarring
23
Tuerong
6
Population
Balnarring
2,371
Tuerong
357
Metric leadBalnarring 7Tuerong 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalnarring
- Best for familiesBalnarring
- Best for investmentTuerong
- Best for best schoolsTuerong
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 | Balnarring | Tuerong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 24.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 91.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 15 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 18.8% |
| Population | 2,371 | 357 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balnarring is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Tuerong is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Balnarring pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Tuerong is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Balnarring the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Tuerong.
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.