Overall score
Glendalough
39.7/100
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Glendalough for families and schools; Tuart Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glendalough
39.7/100
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Crime rate
Glendalough
4081.0 / 1k
Tuart Hill
1344.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glendalough
18
Tuart Hill
71
Population
Glendalough
2,628
Tuart Hill
7,541
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 | Glendalough | Tuart Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.6/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 4081.0 / 1k | 1344.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 32 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 71 |
| Population | 2,628 | 7,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Glendalough is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Tuart Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Glendalough pulls ahead on improving crime trends, whereas Tuart Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Glendalough the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Tuart Hill.