Overall score
Bidwill
37.7/100
Tinana South
34.9/100
Bidwill for families and investment; Tinana South for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bidwill
37.7/100
Tinana South
34.9/100
Crime rate
Bidwill
60.4 / 1k
Tinana South
61.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bidwill
0
Tinana South
1
Population
Bidwill
517
Tinana South
545
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bidwill | Tinana South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.4 / 1k | 61.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 517 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Bidwill is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Tinana South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Bidwill tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Tinana South stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. Bidwill generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tinana South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Families and investors may find Bidwill the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tinana South.