Overall score
Ilkley
39.3/100
Tanawha
55.8/100
Tanawha for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ilkley
39.3/100
Tanawha
55.8/100
Crime rate
Ilkley
18.6 / 1k
Tanawha
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ilkley
0
Tanawha
36
Population
Ilkley
812
Tanawha
1,312
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 | Ilkley | Tanawha |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 23.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.6 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 36 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 8.9% |
| Population | 812 | 1,312 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Ilkley reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Tanawha is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Ilkley is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Tanawha answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Ilkley generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Tanawha leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tanawha, while Ilkley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.