Overall score
Gembrook
45.0/100
Tynong North
43.6/100
Gembrook for families and investment; Tynong North for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gembrook
45.0/100
Tynong North
43.6/100
Crime rate
Gembrook
121.0 / 1k
Tynong North
107.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gembrook
16
Tynong North
4
Population
Gembrook
2,559
Tynong North
440
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 | Gembrook | Tynong North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.0 / 1k | 107.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 21 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Population | 2,559 | 440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Gembrook is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Tynong North is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Gembrook is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Tynong North answers with a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Gembrook if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tynong North for retirees.
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.