Overall score
East Maitland
64.4/100
Tenambit
50.4/100
East Maitland vs Tenambit, NSW suburb comparison
East Maitland for retirees and families.
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
447
Tenambit
78
Population
East Maitland
11,860
Tenambit
3,088
Metric leadEast Maitland 8Tenambit 21 tiedacross 11 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 familiesEast Maitland
- Best for best valueEast 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 | 64.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.3/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.7 / 1k | 106.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 275 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 447 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 81 | 10 |
| 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 and parks and reserves; Tenambit answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, East Maitland sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Tenambit.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer East Maitland, while Tenambit remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.