Overall score
Old Beach
37.5/100
Tea Tree
38.7/100
Old Beach for investment; Tea Tree for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Old Beach
37.5/100
Tea Tree
38.7/100
Crime rate
Old Beach
71.1 / 1k
Tea Tree
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Old Beach
8
Tea Tree
4
Population
Old Beach
4,394
Tea Tree
464
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 | Old Beach | Tea Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 33.2% |
| Population | 4,394 | 464 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Old Beach is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Tea Tree is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Old Beach sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tea Tree is further out with more breathing room.
Old Beach pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Tea Tree is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Old Beach generally means more sought-after housing, while Tea Tree leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Old Beach, while Tea Tree 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.