Overall score
Mallabula
44.2/100
Tanilba Bay
46.0/100
Mallabula vs Tanilba Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mallabula for families; Tanilba Bay for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MallabulaTanilba Bay
Crime rate
Mallabula
58.0 / 1k
Tanilba Bay
58.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mallabula
34
Tanilba Bay
22
Population
Mallabula
963
Tanilba Bay
3,237
Metric leadMallabula 3Tanilba Bay 64 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTanilba Bay
- Best for familiesMallabula
- Best for best valueTanilba Bay
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 | Mallabula | Tanilba Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.8/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.0 / 1k | 58.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 57 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 15 |
| Green cover | 70.4% | 32.8% |
| Population | 963 | 3,237 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Mallabula is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Tanilba Bay is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Mallabula pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Tanilba Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tanilba Bay, while Mallabula remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.