Overall score
O'Connell
30.7/100
Tannum Sands
44.9/100
O'Connell vs Tannum Sands, QLD suburb comparison
Tannum Sands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
O'ConnellTannum Sands
Crime rate
O'Connell
55.2 / 1k
Tannum Sands
54.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
O'Connell
0
Tannum Sands
3
Population
O'Connell
399
Tannum Sands
5,227
Metric leadO'Connell 1Tannum Sands 51 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTannum Sands
- Best for familiesTannum Sands
- Best for best valueTannum Sands
- Best for best schoolsTannum Sands
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 | O'Connell | Tannum Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.7/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.2 / 1k | 54.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 18 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 399 | 5,227 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, O'Connell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Tannum Sands is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
O'Connell pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Tannum Sands is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, O'Connell sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Tannum Sands.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tannum Sands, while O'Connell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.