Overall score
Austins Ferry
53.5/100
Rosetta
51.7/100
Austins Ferry vs Rosetta, TAS suburb comparison
Austins Ferry for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Austins FerryRosetta
Crime rate
Austins Ferry
1494.6 / 1k
Rosetta
1393.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austins Ferry
54
Rosetta
49
Population
Austins Ferry
2,395
Rosetta
2,833
Metric leadAustins Ferry 3Rosetta 52 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 familiesAustins 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 | 53.5/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1494.6 / 1k | 1393.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 23 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 49 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Rosetta is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
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.