Overall score
Tiaro
30.2/100
Tinana South
35.1/100
Tinana South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Tiaro
30.2/100
Tinana South
35.1/100
Crime rate
Tiaro
64.1 / 1k
Tinana South
63.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tiaro
0
Tinana South
1
Population
Tiaro
778
Tinana South
545
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 | Tiaro | Tinana South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.2/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.1 / 1k | 63.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 778 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
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 larger local community; Tinana South answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. Tiaro generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tinana South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tinana South, while Tiaro remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.