Overall score
Austins Ferry
53.5/100
Berriedale
44.7/100
Austins Ferry vs Berriedale, TAS suburb comparison
Austins Ferry for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Austins FerryBerriedale
Crime rate
Austins Ferry
1494.6 / 1k
Berriedale
1275.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austins Ferry
54
Berriedale
20
Population
Austins Ferry
2,395
Berriedale
2,905
Metric leadAustins Ferry 5Berriedale 41 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 retireesAustins Ferry
- Best for familiesAustins Ferry
- Best for best valueAustins Ferry
- 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 | 53.5/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1494.6 / 1k | 1275.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 26 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 20 |
| 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 parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; Berriedale answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Austins Ferry, while Berriedale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.