Overall score
Kiewa
37.5/100
Tangambalanga
39.1/100
Kiewa vs Tangambalanga, VIC suburb comparison
Kiewa for retirees and families; Tangambalanga for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiewaTangambalanga
Crime rate
Kiewa
4.0 / 1k
Tangambalanga
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kiewa
1
Tangambalanga
12
Population
Kiewa
483
Tangambalanga
908
Metric leadKiewa 6Tangambalanga 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKiewa
- Best for familiesKiewa
- Best for investmentKiewa
- Best for best schoolsTangambalanga
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 | Kiewa | Tangambalanga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 4.0 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 12 |
| Population | 483 | 908 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Tangambalanga is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
Choose Kiewa if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Tangambalanga for households prioritising schools.