Overall score
Nungurner
30.2/100
Tambo Upper
30.1/100
Nungurner for families and schools; Tambo Upper for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nungurner
30.2/100
Tambo Upper
30.1/100
Crime rate
Nungurner
25.9 / 1k
Tambo Upper
35.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nungurner
1
Tambo Upper
0
Population
Nungurner
327
Tambo Upper
325
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 | Nungurner | Tambo Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.2/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.0/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.9 / 1k | 35.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 5 |
| Population | 327 | 325 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Nungurner reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Tambo Upper is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Nungurner tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tambo Upper stands out for housing affordability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Nungurner, while Tambo Upper remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.