Overall score
Boonooroo
18.8/100
Tinana South
34.9/100
Boonooroo for families; Tinana South for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boonooroo
18.8/100
Tinana South
34.9/100
Crime rate
Boonooroo
61.0 / 1k
Tinana South
61.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boonooroo
0
Tinana South
1
Population
Boonooroo
371
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 | Boonooroo | Tinana South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.8/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.5/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.0 / 1k | 61.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 371 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Boonooroo is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Tinana South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Boonooroo tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Tinana South stands out for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. Boonooroo generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tinana South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Families may find Boonooroo the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Tinana South.