Tarpeena vs Worrolong, SA Suburb Comparison

Tarpeena for investment; Worrolong for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

TarpeenaWorrolong

Overall score

Tarpeena

27.5/100

Worrolong

44.3/100

Crime rate

Tarpeena

45.6 / 1k

Worrolong

24.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Tarpeena

1

Worrolong

4

Population

Tarpeena

392

Worrolong

1,293

Metric leadTarpeena 2Worrolong 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryTarpeenaWorrolong
Overall score27.5/10044.3/100
Housing (desirability)65.1/10052.7/100
Crime rate45.6 / 1k24.1 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities14
Planning activity226
Green cover0.0%2.8%
Population3921,293
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/107/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Tarpeena is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Worrolong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

On the data, Tarpeena is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Worrolong answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. Tarpeena generally means more approachable housing costs, while Worrolong leans toward more sought-after housing.

On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Worrolong, while Tarpeena 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.

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