Overall score
Karuah
29.3/100
Tanilba Bay
46.0/100
Karuah vs Tanilba Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Tanilba Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaruahTanilba Bay
Crime rate
Karuah
105.7 / 1k
Tanilba Bay
58.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karuah
11
Tanilba Bay
22
Population
Karuah
1,618
Tanilba Bay
3,237
Metric leadKaruah 0Tanilba Bay 112 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTanilba Bay
- Best for familiesTanilba Bay
- Best for investmentTanilba Bay
- Best for best valueTanilba Bay
- Best for best schoolsTanilba Bay
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 | Karuah | Tanilba Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.3/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.7 / 1k | 58.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 57 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 15 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 32.8% |
| Population | 1,618 | 3,237 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Karuah reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Tanilba Bay is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Karuah pulls ahead on excellent public transport and a country-town feel, whereas Tanilba Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Karuah suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Tanilba Bay is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.