Overall score
Lake Bunga
22.7/100
Lake Tyers Beach
24.3/100
Lake Tyers Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lake Bunga
22.7/100
Lake Tyers Beach
24.3/100
Crime rate
Lake Bunga
82.8 / 1k
Lake Tyers Beach
44.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Bunga
1
Lake Tyers Beach
13
Population
Lake Bunga
408
Lake Tyers Beach
802
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 | Lake Bunga | Lake Tyers Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.7/100 | 24.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.8 / 1k | 44.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 18 |
| Population | 408 | 802 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Lake Bunga is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Lake Tyers Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Lake Bunga is stronger for overall desirability and a calmer planning outlook; Lake Tyers Beach answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lake Tyers Beach, while Lake Bunga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.