Overall score
Morpeth
45.8/100
Tenambit
45.7/100
Morpeth for retirees and families; Tenambit for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Morpeth
45.8/100
Tenambit
45.7/100
Crime rate
Morpeth
46.3 / 1k
Tenambit
106.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morpeth
59
Tenambit
79
Population
Morpeth
1,686
Tenambit
3,088
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Morpeth | Tenambit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.3 / 1k | 106.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 52 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 12 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Population | 1,686 | 3,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Morpeth reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Tenambit is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Morpeth tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Tenambit stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Morpeth if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Tenambit for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.