Overall score
Sherbrooke
45.4/100
Tecoma
59.2/100
Sherbrooke vs Tecoma, VIC Suburb Comparison
Sherbrooke for families and schools; Tecoma for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SherbrookeTecoma
Crime rate
Sherbrooke
80.2 / 1k
Tecoma
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sherbrooke
178
Tecoma
66
Population
Sherbrooke
294
Tecoma
2,064
Metric leadSherbrooke 3Tecoma 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTecoma
- Best for familiesSherbrooke
- Best for investmentTecoma
- Best for best valueTecoma
- Best for best schoolsSherbrooke
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 | Sherbrooke | Tecoma |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.2 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 23 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 23 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Population | 294 | 2,064 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Sherbrooke is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Tecoma is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Sherbrooke tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Tecoma stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tecoma, while Sherbrooke 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.