Overall score
Horseshoe Bend
30.0/100
Telarah
44.1/100
Horseshoe Bend vs Telarah, NSW suburb comparison
Horseshoe Bend for investment and schools; Telarah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horseshoe BendTelarah
Crime rate
Horseshoe Bend
94.7 / 1k
Telarah
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horseshoe Bend
15
Telarah
44
Population
Horseshoe Bend
427
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadHorseshoe Bend 3Telarah 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTelarah
- Best for familiesTelarah
- Best for investmentHorseshoe Bend
- Best for best schoolsHorseshoe Bend
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 | Horseshoe Bend | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 9 |
| Population | 427 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Horseshoe Bend is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Telarah is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Horseshoe Bend sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Telarah is in a middle-ring position.
Horseshoe Bend tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Telarah stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors may find Horseshoe Bend the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Telarah.