Overall score
Coolbinia
52.7/100
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Coolbinia for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coolbinia
52.7/100
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Crime rate
Coolbinia
6173.8 / 1k
Tuart Hill
1344.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolbinia
57
Tuart Hill
71
Population
Coolbinia
1,751
Tuart Hill
7,541
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 | Coolbinia | Tuart Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 6173.8 / 1k | 1344.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 32 |
| Walkability | 21.5/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 71 |
| Population | 1,751 | 7,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Coolbinia is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tuart Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Coolbinia tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Tuart Hill stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Coolbinia, while Tuart Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.