Overall score
Bruthen
44.4/100
Tambo Upper
42.3/100
Bruthen vs Tambo Upper, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bruthen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BruthenTambo Upper
Crime rate
Bruthen
38.6 / 1k
Tambo Upper
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bruthen
5
Tambo Upper
3
Population
Bruthen
820
Tambo Upper
325
Metric leadBruthen 6Tambo Upper 32 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.
| Category | Bruthen | Tambo Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.6 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 5 |
| Green cover | 40.3% | 12.8% |
| Population | 820 | 325 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bruthen reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Tambo Upper is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Bruthen is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Tambo Upper answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Bruthen sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Tambo Upper.
Bruthen suits investors more clearly, whereas Tambo Upper is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.