Overall score
Tullamarine
38.6/100
Westmeadows
52.5/100
Tullamarine vs Westmeadows, VIC Suburb Comparison
Tullamarine for investment; Westmeadows for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TullamarineWestmeadows
Crime rate
Tullamarine
117.8 / 1k
Westmeadows
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tullamarine
242
Westmeadows
180
Population
Tullamarine
6,733
Westmeadows
6,502
Metric leadTullamarine 4Westmeadows 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWestmeadows
- Best for familiesWestmeadows
- Best for investmentTullamarine
- Best for best valueWestmeadows
- Best for best schoolsWestmeadows
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 | Tullamarine | Westmeadows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 66.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.8 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 38 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 242 | 180 |
| Planning activity | 96 | 36 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 34.8% |
| Population | 6,733 | 6,502 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Tullamarine is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Westmeadows is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Tullamarine tends to lead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Westmeadows stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Tullamarine generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Westmeadows leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Westmeadows, while Tullamarine 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.