Overall score
Bicheno
38.0/100
Coles Bay
33.5/100
Bicheno vs Coles Bay, TAS Suburb Comparison
Bicheno for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BichenoColes Bay
Crime rate
Bicheno
31.2 / 1k
Coles Bay
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bicheno
28
Coles Bay
25
Population
Bicheno
1,049
Coles Bay
515
Metric leadBicheno 7Coles Bay 13 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bicheno | Coles Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.2 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 25 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,049 | 515 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bicheno is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Coles Bay is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Bicheno tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Coles Bay stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bicheno sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Coles Bay.
Bicheno suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Coles Bay is the stronger match for retirees.
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.