Overall score
O'Connell
30.7/100
Telina
43.0/100
Telina for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
O'Connell
30.7/100
Telina
43.0/100
Crime rate
O'Connell
55.2 / 1k
Telina
54.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
O'Connell
0
Telina
5
Population
O'Connell
399
Telina
2,197
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.
O'Connell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Telina is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, O'Connell is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Telina answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. O'Connell generally means more mid-market housing value, while Telina leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Telina, while O'Connell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.