Overall score
Medowie
50.8/100
Tanilba Bay
46.0/100
Medowie vs Tanilba Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Medowie for schools; Tanilba Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MedowieTanilba Bay
Crime rate
Medowie
39.3 / 1k
Tanilba Bay
58.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Medowie
110
Tanilba Bay
22
Population
Medowie
10,879
Tanilba Bay
3,237
Metric leadMedowie 7Tanilba Bay 42 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 familiesTanilba Bay
- Best for investmentTanilba Bay
- Best for best schoolsMedowie
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 | Medowie | Tanilba Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 58.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 268 | 57 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 86 | 15 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 32.8% |
| Population | 10,879 | 3,237 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Medowie is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Tanilba Bay is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Medowie is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Tanilba Bay answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Medowie, while Tanilba Bay 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.