Overall score
Eildon
34.5/100
Taggerty
46.9/100
Eildon for value; Taggerty for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eildon
34.5/100
Taggerty
46.9/100
Crime rate
Eildon
54.9 / 1k
Taggerty
115.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eildon
39
Taggerty
9
Population
Eildon
944
Taggerty
405
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 | Eildon | Taggerty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.5/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.9 / 1k | 115.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 12.6% |
| Population | 944 | 405 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Eildon reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Taggerty is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Eildon sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Taggerty is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Eildon is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities; Taggerty answers with parks and reserves, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Eildon sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Taggerty.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Eildon, while Taggerty 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.