Overall score
Batlow
44.8/100
Tumut
38.7/100
Batlow vs Tumut, NSW Suburb Comparison
Batlow for retirees and investment; Tumut for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BatlowTumut
Crime rate
Batlow
46.9 / 1k
Tumut
88.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Batlow
7
Tumut
85
Population
Batlow
1,270
Tumut
6,613
Metric leadBatlow 5Tumut 62 tiedacross 13 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 | Batlow | Tumut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.5/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.9 / 1k | 88.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 14.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 268 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 40 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 1.4% |
| Population | 1,270 | 6,613 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tumut, while Batlow remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.