Overall score
Glendalough
45.1/100
Tuart Hill
47.2/100
Glendalough for retirees and families; Tuart Hill for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glendalough
45.1/100
Tuart Hill
47.2/100
Crime rate
Glendalough
47.4 / 1k
Tuart Hill
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glendalough
61
Tuart Hill
91
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 | 45.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 32 |
| Walkability | 14.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 91 |
| Green cover | 24.9% | 4.7% |
| Population | 2,628 | 7,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Glendalough is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Tuart Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Glendalough pulls ahead on a hub for schools and preschools, plus highly regarded local schools, whereas Tuart Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Glendalough the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tuart Hill.
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.