Overall score
Kyabram
35.6/100
Tongala
37.9/100
Kyabram for investment; Tongala for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kyabram
35.6/100
Tongala
37.9/100
Crime rate
Kyabram
72.1 / 1k
Tongala
84.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kyabram
59
Tongala
58
Population
Kyabram
7,416
Tongala
1,973
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 | Kyabram | Tongala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.1 / 1k | 84.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 87 | 29 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 7,416 | 1,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Kyabram reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Tongala is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Kyabram tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community, while Tongala stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Choose Kyabram if you are weighing families, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tongala 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.