Overall score
Ambleside
46.3/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
Ambleside vs Stony Rise, TAS Suburb Comparison
Ambleside for investment; Stony Rise for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AmblesideStony Rise
Crime rate
Ambleside
54.0 / 1k
Stony Rise
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambleside
3
Stony Rise
22
Population
Ambleside
695
Stony Rise
728
Metric leadAmbleside 4Stony Rise 33 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentAmbleside
- Best for best valueStony Rise
- Best for best schoolsStony Rise
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 | Ambleside | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 6 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 22 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 21.0% |
| Population | 695 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Ambleside reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Ambleside is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Stony Rise answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Ambleside sits in a gently premium band, compared with a approachable feel in Stony Rise.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Stony Rise, while Ambleside 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.