Overall score
Nollamara
51.9/100
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Nollamara for investment and value; Tuart Hill for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nollamara
51.9/100
Tuart Hill
45.6/100
Crime rate
Nollamara
801.9 / 1k
Tuart Hill
1344.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nollamara
85
Tuart Hill
71
Population
Nollamara
12,779
Tuart Hill
7,541
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 | Nollamara | Tuart Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.9/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 801.9 / 1k | 1344.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 32 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 71 |
| Population | 12,779 | 7,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Nollamara is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tuart Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Nollamara pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Tuart Hill is the better pick for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Nollamara suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Tuart Hill is the stronger match for retirees.