Overall score
Austins Ferry
40.4/100
Chigwell
33.7/100
Austins Ferry vs Chigwell, TAS Suburb Comparison
Austins Ferry for retirees and families; Chigwell for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Austins FerryChigwell
Crime rate
Austins Ferry
79.0 / 1k
Chigwell
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austins Ferry
57
Chigwell
40
Population
Austins Ferry
2,395
Chigwell
2,050
Metric leadAustins Ferry 8Chigwell 12 tiedacross 11 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 investmentChigwell
- 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 | Chigwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 73.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 13 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 40 |
| Green cover | 15.9% | 2.0% |
| Population | 2,395 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Austins Ferry is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Chigwell is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Chigwell sits among greener hillside streets, while Austins Ferry keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Austins Ferry tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Chigwell stands out for relatively affordable housing and accessible rental prices.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Austins Ferry, while Chigwell 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.