Overall score
Tinana
46.7/100
Tinana South
34.9/100
Tinana for investment and value; Tinana South for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Tinana
46.7/100
Tinana South
34.9/100
Crime rate
Tinana
61.0 / 1k
Tinana South
61.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tinana
49
Tinana South
1
Population
Tinana
5,872
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 | Tinana | Tinana South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.0 / 1k | 61.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 1 |
| Population | 5,872 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Tinana is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Tinana South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Tinana tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Tinana South stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Tinana generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tinana South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Tinana suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Tinana South is the stronger match for retirees.