Overall score
Metford
37.5/100
Tenambit
45.7/100
Metford vs Tenambit, NSW Suburb Comparison
Metford for schools; Tenambit for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MetfordTenambit
Crime rate
Metford
106.8 / 1k
Tenambit
106.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Metford
97
Tenambit
79
Population
Metford
4,707
Tenambit
3,088
Metric leadMetford 5Tenambit 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Metford | Tenambit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 106.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 12 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Population | 4,707 | 3,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Metford is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Tenambit is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Metford tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tenambit stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Metford, while Tenambit 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.