Overall score
Teven
46.6/100
Wollongbar
55.2/100
Teven for schools; Wollongbar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Teven
46.6/100
Wollongbar
55.2/100
Crime rate
Teven
89.8 / 1k
Wollongbar
38.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Teven
4
Wollongbar
46
Population
Teven
306
Wollongbar
3,261
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Teven | Wollongbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 200 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 24 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| Population | 306 | 3,261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Teven is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wollongbar is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Teven pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wollongbar is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wollongbar, while Teven 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.