Overall score
Noonamah
29.7/100
Tumbling Waters
13.3/100
Noonamah for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Noonamah
29.7/100
Tumbling Waters
13.3/100
Nearby amenities
Noonamah
3
Tumbling Waters
1
Population
Noonamah
328
Tumbling Waters
254
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 | Noonamah | Tumbling Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.7/100 | 13.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.9/100 | 21.6/100 |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.7/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 328 | 254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Noonamah is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Tumbling Waters is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Noonamah tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tumbling Waters stands out for relatively affordable housing. Noonamah generally means more mid-market housing value, while Tumbling Waters leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Noonamah, while Tumbling Waters 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.