Overall score
East Maitland
53.7/100
Tenambit
45.7/100
East Maitland vs Tenambit, NSW Suburb Comparison
East Maitland for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East MaitlandTenambit
Crime rate
East Maitland
106.7 / 1k
Tenambit
106.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Maitland
462
Tenambit
79
Population
East Maitland
11,860
Tenambit
3,088
Metric leadEast Maitland 10Tenambit 21 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Maitland
- Best for best schoolsEast Maitland
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 | East Maitland | Tenambit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.3/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.7 / 1k | 106.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 275 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 462 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 92 | 12 |
| Green cover | 17.7% | 6.3% |
| Population | 11,860 | 3,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Maitland is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Tenambit is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, East Maitland is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Tenambit answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer East Maitland, while Tenambit 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.