Overall score
Tiaro
26.7/100
Tinana South
25.7/100
Tiaro vs Tinana South, QLD Suburb Comparison
Tiaro for retirees and families; Tinana South for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TiaroTinana South
Crime rate
Tiaro
104.9 / 1k
Tinana South
103.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tiaro
3
Tinana South
1
Population
Tiaro
778
Tinana South
545
Metric leadTiaro 5Tinana South 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTiaro
- Best for familiesTiaro
- Best for best valueTinana South
- Best for best schoolsTinana South
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 | Tiaro | Tinana South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 25.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.9 / 1k | 103.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 14.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 778 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Tiaro is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Tinana South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Tiaro is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Tinana South answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Tiaro generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tinana South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tinana South, while Tiaro 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.