Overall score
Cumbalum
49.4/100
Teven
46.6/100
Cumbalum for families; Teven for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cumbalum
49.4/100
Teven
46.6/100
Crime rate
Cumbalum
89.7 / 1k
Teven
89.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cumbalum
15
Teven
4
Population
Cumbalum
2,211
Teven
306
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 | Cumbalum | Teven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.7 / 1k | 89.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 61 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 1 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Population | 2,211 | 306 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Cumbalum reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Teven is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Cumbalum pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Teven is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Cumbalum, while Teven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.