Overall score
Shortland
37.9/100
Tarro
33.8/100
Shortland vs Tarro, NSW Suburb Comparison
Shortland for schools; Tarro for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ShortlandTarro
Crime rate
Shortland
68.3 / 1k
Tarro
77.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Shortland
164
Tarro
39
Population
Shortland
4,537
Tarro
1,703
Metric leadShortland 8Tarro 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Shortland | Tarro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.7/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.3 / 1k | 77.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 30 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 13 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| Population | 4,537 | 1,703 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Shortland is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Tarro is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Shortland sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tarro is further out with more breathing room.
Shortland tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Tarro stands out for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Shortland if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tarro 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.