Overall score
Garfield
47.5/100
Tynong
40.5/100
Garfield vs Tynong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Garfield for retirees and value; Tynong for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GarfieldTynong
Crime rate
Garfield
44.6 / 1k
Tynong
69.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garfield
51
Tynong
11
Population
Garfield
2,114
Tynong
523
Metric leadGarfield 8Tynong 23 tiedacross 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.6 / 1k | 69.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 26 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Population | 2,114 | 523 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Garfield is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Tynong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Garfield sits among greener hillside streets, while Tynong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Garfield is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Tynong answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Garfield suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Tynong is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.