Lancaster vs Tongala, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lancaster | Tongala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.0/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 83.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 58.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 29 |
| Population | 398 | 1,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Lancaster and Tongala offer different strengths across official suburb data. Tongala leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Tongala; Housing (desirability) favours Tongala; Crime rate favours Lancaster. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lancaster, Investment → Tongala, Best value → Tongala, Best schools → Tongala.