Overall score
Pheasants Nest
51.0/100
Tahmoor
51.9/100
Pheasants Nest vs Tahmoor, NSW Suburb Comparison
Pheasants Nest for investment and schools; Tahmoor for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Pheasants NestTahmoor
Crime rate
Pheasants Nest
44.6 / 1k
Tahmoor
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pheasants Nest
43
Tahmoor
171
Population
Pheasants Nest
716
Tahmoor
5,777
Metric leadPheasants Nest 3Tahmoor 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTahmoor
- Best for familiesTahmoor
- Best for investmentPheasants Nest
- Best for best valueTahmoor
- Best for best schoolsPheasants Nest
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 | Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.4/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.6 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 300 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 171 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 213 |
| Green cover | 11.5% | 24.4% |
| Population | 716 | 5,777 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Pheasants Nest is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Tahmoor is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Tahmoor sits among greener hillside streets, while Pheasants Nest keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Pheasants Nest tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Tahmoor stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees may find Pheasants Nest the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tahmoor.
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.