Tarpeena vs Worrolong, SA suburb comparison

Worrolong for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

TarpeenaWorrolong

Overall score

Tarpeena

26.3/100

Worrolong

46.9/100

Crime rate

Tarpeena

42.9 / 1k

Worrolong

7.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Tarpeena

0

Worrolong

0

Population

Tarpeena

392

Worrolong

1,293

Metric leadTarpeena 1Worrolong 52 tiedacross 8 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 score26.3/10046.9/100
Housing (desirability)44.2/10091.7/100
Crime rate42.9 / 1k7.0 / 1k
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Planning activity223
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 and a quieter safety profile. Tarpeena generally means more approachable housing costs, while Worrolong leans toward more sought-after housing.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Worrolong, while Tarpeena remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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