Overall score
Horseshoe Bend
30.2/100
Telarah
36.1/100
Horseshoe Bend vs Telarah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Horseshoe Bend for families and investment; Telarah for retirees.
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
16
Telarah
45
Population
Horseshoe Bend
427
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadHorseshoe Bend 3Telarah 62 tiedacross 11 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 familiesHorseshoe Bend
- Best for investmentHorseshoe Bend
- Best for best valueHorseshoe 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 | 30.2/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Population | 427 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Horseshoe Bend is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Telarah is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. 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, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Telarah stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Horseshoe Bend the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Telarah.
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.