Overall score
Tynong
40.7/100
Tynong North
40.5/100
Tynong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Tynong
40.7/100
Tynong North
40.5/100
Crime rate
Tynong
65.7 / 1k
Tynong North
98.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tynong
11
Tynong North
3
Population
Tynong
523
Tynong North
440
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 | Tynong | Tynong North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.8/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.7 / 1k | 98.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 21 |
| Population | 523 | 440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Tynong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Tynong North is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Tynong North sits among greener hillside streets, while Tynong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Tynong is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Tynong North answers with a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tynong, while Tynong North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.