Beaumaris vs Scamander, TAS suburb comparison

Beaumaris for retirees; Scamander for beach lifestyle and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BeaumarisScamander

Overall score

Beaumaris

13.4/100

Scamander

23.3/100

Crime rate

Beaumaris

844.6 / 1k

Scamander

384.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Beaumaris

2

Scamander

36

Population

Beaumaris

362

Scamander

803

Metric leadBeaumaris 1Scamander 7across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBeaumarisScamander
Overall score13.4/10023.3/100
Housing (desirability)14.9/10025.5/100
Crime rate844.6 / 1k384.4 / 1k
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops24
Walkability3.0/1008.0/100
Nearby amenities236
Population362803
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Beaumaris is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Scamander is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Scamander leans into coastal living, while Beaumaris feels more inland and suburban in character.

Beaumaris pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Scamander is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Beaumaris if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Scamander for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.

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