Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Mount Rumney
39.4/100
Acton Park vs Mount Rumney, TAS suburb comparison
Acton Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Acton ParkMount Rumney
Crime rate
Acton Park
1485.7 / 1k
Mount Rumney
11225.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
43
Mount Rumney
3
Population
Acton Park
2,293
Mount Rumney
303
Metric leadActon Park 6Mount Rumney 11 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesActon Park
- Best for familiesActon Park
- Best for best valueActon Park
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 | Acton Park | Mount Rumney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1485.7 / 1k | 11225.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 3 |
| Population | 2,293 | 303 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Acton Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Mount Rumney is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Rumney sits among greener hillside streets, while Acton Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Acton Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Mount Rumney is the better pick for parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Acton Park, while Mount Rumney remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.