Overall score
Cumbalum
49.4/100
Tintenbar
49.0/100
Cumbalum vs Tintenbar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cumbalum for value and schools; Tintenbar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CumbalumTintenbar
Crime rate
Cumbalum
89.7 / 1k
Tintenbar
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cumbalum
15
Tintenbar
16
Population
Cumbalum
2,211
Tintenbar
618
Metric leadCumbalum 5Tintenbar 42 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 | Cumbalum | Tintenbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.7 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 33 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 6 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Population | 2,211 | 618 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cumbalum is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Tintenbar is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Cumbalum tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Tintenbar stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Cumbalum if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tintenbar for 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.