Overall score
Glen Eden
47.7/100
Telina
41.2/100
Glen Eden for retirees and families; Telina for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glen Eden
47.7/100
Telina
41.2/100
Crime rate
Glen Eden
85.4 / 1k
Telina
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Eden
38
Telina
11
Population
Glen Eden
2,918
Telina
2,197
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 | Glen Eden | Telina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 67.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 11 |
| Green cover | 55.8% | 18.9% |
| Population | 2,918 | 2,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Glen Eden reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Telina is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Glen Eden tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Telina stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families may find Glen Eden the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Telina.
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.