Overall score
Raymond Terrace
41.4/100
Tomago
41.1/100
Raymond Terrace vs Tomago, NSW Suburb Comparison
Raymond Terrace for families; Tomago for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Raymond TerraceTomago
Crime rate
Raymond Terrace
105.8 / 1k
Tomago
77.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Raymond Terrace
128
Tomago
5
Population
Raymond Terrace
13,453
Tomago
269
Metric leadRaymond Terrace 6Tomago 32 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 retireesTomago
- Best for familiesRaymond Terrace
- Best for investmentTomago
- Best for best schoolsTomago
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 | Raymond Terrace | Tomago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.8 / 1k | 77.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 243 | 13 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 14 |
| Green cover | 31.2% | 26.9% |
| Population | 13,453 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Raymond Terrace is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Tomago is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Raymond Terrace sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tomago is further out with more breathing room.
Raymond Terrace tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Tomago stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Raymond Terrace, while Tomago 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.