Overall score
Nirimba Fields
47.5/100
Tallawong
47.8/100
Nirimba Fields for retirees and families; Tallawong for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nirimba Fields
47.5/100
Tallawong
47.8/100
Crime rate
Nirimba Fields
25.3 / 1k
Tallawong
24.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nirimba Fields
66
Tallawong
137
Population
Nirimba Fields
1,632
Tallawong
6,570
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 | Nirimba Fields | Tallawong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.6/100 | 20.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 64 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 137 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 20 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Population | 1,632 | 6,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Nirimba Fields is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Tallawong is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Nirimba Fields is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Tallawong answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Nirimba Fields suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Tallawong is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.