Overall score
Benalla
44.6/100
Tatong
47.5/100
Benalla vs Tatong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Benalla for families and value; Tatong for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BenallaTatong
Crime rate
Benalla
132.8 / 1k
Tatong
63.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benalla
28
Tatong
3
Population
Benalla
10,822
Tatong
281
Metric leadBenalla 5Tatong 6across 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 | Benalla | Tatong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 63.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 300 | 12 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Population | 10,822 | 281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Benalla is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Tatong is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Benalla sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Tatong is further into the wider countryside.
Benalla pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Tatong is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Benalla sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Tatong.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Benalla, while Tatong 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.