Batlow vs Tumut, NSW suburb comparison

Tumut for families and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BatlowTumut

Overall score

Batlow

44.6/100

Tumut

53.1/100

Crime rate

Batlow

46.9 / 1k

Tumut

88.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Batlow

2

Tumut

77

Population

Batlow

1,270

Tumut

6,613

Metric leadBatlow 2Tumut 72 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.

CategoryBatlowTumut
Overall score44.6/10053.1/100
Housing (desirability)48.7/10076.3/100
Crime rate46.9 / 1k88.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools22
Parks & reserves711
Public transport stops80268
Walkability30.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities277
Planning activity433
Population1,2706,613
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Batlow is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Tumut is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Batlow sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Tumut is more regionally self-contained.

Batlow tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Tumut stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.

On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tumut, while Batlow remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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