Overall score
Austins Ferry
40.4/100
Berriedale
35.6/100
Austins Ferry vs Berriedale, TAS Suburb Comparison
Austins Ferry for retirees and families; Berriedale for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Austins FerryBerriedale
Crime rate
Austins Ferry
79.0 / 1k
Berriedale
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austins Ferry
57
Berriedale
21
Population
Austins Ferry
2,395
Berriedale
2,905
Metric leadAustins Ferry 6Berriedale 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAustins Ferry
- Best for familiesAustins Ferry
- Best for investmentBerriedale
- Best for best schoolsAustins Ferry
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 | Austins Ferry | Berriedale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 26 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 21 |
| Green cover | 15.9% | 0.9% |
| Population | 2,395 | 2,905 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Austins Ferry is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Berriedale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Austins Ferry is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Berriedale answers with public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Austins Ferry, while Berriedale 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.