Overall score
Newry
35.5/100
Tinamba
45.3/100
Newry for families; Tinamba for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Newry
35.5/100
Tinamba
45.3/100
Crime rate
Newry
71.9 / 1k
Tinamba
21.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newry
3
Tinamba
4
Population
Newry
451
Tinamba
358
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 | Newry | Tinamba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.7/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.9 / 1k | 21.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Population | 451 | 358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Newry is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Tinamba is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Newry tends to lead on a larger local community, while Tinamba stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Tinamba, while Newry 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.