Overall score
Garfield
49.4/100
Tynong North
40.5/100
Garfield vs Tynong North, VIC suburb comparison
Garfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GarfieldTynong North
Crime rate
Garfield
41.8 / 1k
Tynong North
98.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garfield
42
Tynong North
3
Population
Garfield
2,114
Tynong North
440
Metric leadGarfield 6Tynong North 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Garfield | Tynong North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.4/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.8 / 1k | 98.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 32.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 21 |
| Population | 2,114 | 440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Garfield is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Tynong North is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Garfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Tynong North is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Garfield if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tynong North for retirees.