Overall score
Austins Ferry
40.4/100
Rosetta
36.3/100
Austins Ferry vs Rosetta, 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 FerryRosetta
Crime rate
Austins Ferry
79.0 / 1k
Rosetta
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austins Ferry
57
Rosetta
52
Population
Austins Ferry
2,395
Rosetta
2,833
Metric leadAustins Ferry 4Rosetta 53 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 investmentAustins 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 | Rosetta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 36.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 69.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.0 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 23 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 52 |
| Green cover | 15.9% | 4.1% |
| Population | 2,395 | 2,833 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Austins Ferry is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Rosetta is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Austins Ferry sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rosetta is closer to the city centre.
Austins Ferry pulls ahead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Rosetta is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Austins Ferry, while Rosetta 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.