Overall score
Keppel Sands
26.5/100
Tungamull
29.0/100
Keppel Sands for schools; Tungamull for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keppel Sands
26.5/100
Tungamull
29.0/100
Crime rate
Keppel Sands
43.4 / 1k
Tungamull
44.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keppel Sands
5
Tungamull
0
Population
Keppel Sands
374
Tungamull
429
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 | Keppel Sands | Tungamull |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.5/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.4 / 1k | 44.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 374 | 429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Keppel Sands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Tungamull is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Keppel Sands is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Tungamull answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Keppel Sands generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tungamull leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Keppel Sands if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Tungamull for retirees and investors.