Overall score
Ferny Creek
51.7/100
Tecoma
59.2/100
Ferny Creek vs Tecoma, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ferny Creek for families; Tecoma for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ferny CreekTecoma
Crime rate
Ferny Creek
47.7 / 1k
Tecoma
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferny Creek
86
Tecoma
66
Population
Ferny Creek
1,524
Tecoma
2,064
Metric leadFerny Creek 3Tecoma 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTecoma
- Best for familiesFerny Creek
- Best for investmentTecoma
- Best for best valueTecoma
- Best for best schoolsTecoma
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 | Ferny Creek | Tecoma |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.7 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 23 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 23 |
| Green cover | 10.4% | 5.5% |
| Population | 1,524 | 2,064 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ferny Creek is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Tecoma is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Ferny Creek pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Tecoma is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tecoma, while Ferny Creek 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.