Overall score
Flagstone Creek
46.9/100
Upper Tenthill
35.3/100
Flagstone Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Flagstone Creek
46.9/100
Upper Tenthill
35.3/100
Crime rate
Flagstone Creek
29.2 / 1k
Upper Tenthill
75.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flagstone Creek
0
Upper Tenthill
1
Population
Flagstone Creek
256
Upper Tenthill
273
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 | Flagstone Creek | Upper Tenthill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.2 / 1k | 75.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 256 | 273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Flagstone Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Upper Tenthill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Flagstone Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Upper Tenthill is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Flagstone Creek, while Upper Tenthill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.