Overall score
Kiewa
52.2/100
Tangambalanga
42.5/100
Kiewa for retirees and schools; Tangambalanga for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kiewa
52.2/100
Tangambalanga
42.5/100
Crime rate
Kiewa
5.9 / 1k
Tangambalanga
37.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kiewa
1
Tangambalanga
14
Population
Kiewa
483
Tangambalanga
908
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 | Kiewa | Tangambalanga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.9 / 1k | 37.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 12 |
| Green cover | 43.5% | 0.1% |
| Population | 483 | 908 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Kiewa is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Tangambalanga is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kiewa pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Tangambalanga is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community. Kiewa generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Tangambalanga leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Choose Kiewa if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Tangambalanga for households prioritising schools.
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.