Overall score
Lysterfield
56.3/100
Tecoma
59.2/100
Lysterfield vs Tecoma, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lysterfield for families; Tecoma for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LysterfieldTecoma
Crime rate
Lysterfield
21.4 / 1k
Tecoma
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lysterfield
48
Tecoma
66
Population
Lysterfield
6,681
Tecoma
2,064
Metric leadLysterfield 5Tecoma 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLysterfield
- Best for investmentTecoma
- Best for best valueTecoma
- Best for best schoolsTecoma
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 | Lysterfield | Tecoma |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.0/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.4 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 23 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 86 | 23 |
| Green cover | 36.8% | 5.5% |
| Population | 6,681 | 2,064 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Lysterfield is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Tecoma is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Lysterfield tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability, while Tecoma stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
Retirees may find Lysterfield the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tecoma.
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.