Overall score
Table Top
42.6/100
Thurgoona
45.4/100
Table Top vs Thurgoona, NSW Suburb Comparison
Table Top for investment and schools; Thurgoona for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Table TopThurgoona
Crime rate
Table Top
138.6 / 1k
Thurgoona
138.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Table Top
10
Thurgoona
128
Population
Table Top
1,516
Thurgoona
11,028
Metric leadTable Top 2Thurgoona 92 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 | Table Top | Thurgoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 305 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 97 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 8.5% |
| Population | 1,516 | 11,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Table Top is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Thurgoona is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Table Top is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Thurgoona answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Table Top sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Thurgoona.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thurgoona, while Table Top 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.