Overall score
Calderwood
46.0/100
Tullimbar
50.3/100
Calderwood vs Tullimbar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Calderwood for schools; Tullimbar for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CalderwoodTullimbar
Crime rate
Calderwood
35.9 / 1k
Tullimbar
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Calderwood
3
Tullimbar
11
Population
Calderwood
3,013
Tullimbar
1,840
Metric leadCalderwood 3Tullimbar 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTullimbar
- Best for investmentTullimbar
- Best for best valueTullimbar
- Best for best schoolsCalderwood
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 | Calderwood | Tullimbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.9 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 224 | 81 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Population | 3,013 | 1,840 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Calderwood is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Tullimbar is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Calderwood sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Tullimbar is more regionally self-contained.
Calderwood pulls ahead on public transport access, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Tullimbar is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Calderwood if you are weighing families; lean toward Tullimbar for investors, 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.