Overall score
Heyfield
47.6/100
Tinamba
45.3/100
Heyfield vs Tinamba, VIC Suburb Comparison
Heyfield for retirees and families; Tinamba for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeyfieldTinamba
Crime rate
Heyfield
110.2 / 1k
Tinamba
21.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heyfield
95
Tinamba
4
Population
Heyfield
2,050
Tinamba
358
Metric leadHeyfield 7Tinamba 41 tiedacross 12 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 | Heyfield | Tinamba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.6/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.2 / 1k | 21.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 1 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 0.2% |
| Population | 2,050 | 358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Heyfield is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Tinamba is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Heyfield pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Tinamba is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Heyfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Tinamba.
Households prioritising schools may find Heyfield the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tinamba.
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.