Ambleside vs Spreyton, TAS suburb comparison

Ambleside for families; Spreyton for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AmblesideSpreyton

Overall score

Ambleside

39.6/100

Spreyton

44.8/100

Crime rate

Ambleside

3492.9 / 1k

Spreyton

1245.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ambleside

1

Spreyton

14

Population

Ambleside

695

Spreyton

1,876

Metric leadAmbleside 2Spreyton 6across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryAmblesideSpreyton
Overall score39.6/10044.8/100
Housing (desirability)80.3/10091.7/100
Crime rate3492.9 / 1k1245.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops168
Walkability24.0/10041.0/100
Nearby amenities114
Population6951,876
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/103/10

Comparison summary

Ambleside is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Spreyton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Ambleside tends to lead on public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Spreyton stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Ambleside sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Spreyton.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Spreyton, while Ambleside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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