Overall score
Teven
35.5/100
Wollongbar
57.9/100
Teven vs Wollongbar, NSW suburb comparison
Wollongbar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TevenWollongbar
Crime rate
Teven
89.8 / 1k
Wollongbar
38.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Teven
4
Wollongbar
46
Population
Teven
306
Wollongbar
3,261
Metric leadTeven 2Wollongbar 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWollongbar
- Best for familiesWollongbar
- Best for investmentWollongbar
- Best for best valueWollongbar
- Best for best schoolsWollongbar
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 | Teven | Wollongbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 79.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 200 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 23 |
| Population | 306 | 3,261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wollongbar, while Teven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.