Overall score
Nirimba Fields
42.9/100
Tallawong
48.4/100
Nirimba Fields vs Tallawong, NSW suburb comparison
Nirimba Fields for retirees and investment; Tallawong for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Nirimba FieldsTallawong
Crime rate
Nirimba Fields
25.3 / 1k
Tallawong
24.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nirimba Fields
60
Tallawong
131
Population
Nirimba Fields
1,632
Tallawong
6,570
Metric leadNirimba Fields 1Tallawong 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNirimba Fields
- Best for familiesTallawong
- Best for investmentNirimba Fields
- Best for best valueTallawong
- Best for best schoolsTallawong
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 | Nirimba Fields | Tallawong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 64 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 18 |
| Population | 1,632 | 6,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Tallawong answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Nirimba Fields suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Tallawong is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.