Overall score
Osbornes Flat
36.6/100
Tangambalanga
39.1/100
Osbornes Flat vs Tangambalanga, VIC suburb comparison
Osbornes Flat for retirees and families; Tangambalanga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Osbornes FlatTangambalanga
Crime rate
Osbornes Flat
10.1 / 1k
Tangambalanga
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Osbornes Flat
0
Tangambalanga
12
Population
Osbornes Flat
285
Tangambalanga
908
Metric leadOsbornes Flat 3Tangambalanga 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOsbornes Flat
- Best for familiesOsbornes Flat
- Best for investmentTangambalanga
- Best for best valueTangambalanga
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 | Osbornes Flat | Tangambalanga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.1 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 12 |
| Population | 285 | 908 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Osbornes Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Tangambalanga is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Osbornes Flat pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Tangambalanga is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability. Osbornes Flat generally means more sought-after housing, while Tangambalanga leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Osbornes Flat suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Tangambalanga is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.