Overall score
Inverell
42.0/100
Tingha
30.1/100
Inverell vs Tingha, NSW Suburb Comparison
Inverell for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
InverellTingha
Crime rate
Inverell
119.1 / 1k
Tingha
81.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Inverell
290
Tingha
5
Population
Inverell
12,057
Tingha
774
Metric leadInverell 10Tingha 21 tiedacross 13 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 | Inverell | Tingha |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.8/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.1 / 1k | 81.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 191 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 290 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 65 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 12,057 | 774 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Inverell is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Tingha is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Inverell pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Tingha is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Inverell, while Tingha 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.