Overall score
Rouse Hill
62.3/100
Tallawong
47.8/100
Rouse Hill vs Tallawong, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rouse Hill for retirees and families; Tallawong for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Rouse HillTallawong
Crime rate
Rouse Hill
22.5 / 1k
Tallawong
24.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rouse Hill
328
Tallawong
137
Population
Rouse Hill
11,349
Tallawong
6,570
Metric leadRouse Hill 9Tallawong 22 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRouse Hill
- Best for familiesRouse Hill
- Best for investmentRouse Hill
- Best for best valueTallawong
- Best for best schoolsTallawong
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 | Rouse Hill | Tallawong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 20.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.5 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 241 | 64 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 328 | 137 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 20 |
| Green cover | 13.9% | 9.4% |
| Population | 11,349 | 6,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rouse Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Tallawong is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Rouse Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Tallawong answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Rouse Hill suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Tallawong is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.