Bracknell vs Carrick, TAS suburb comparison

Bracknell for schools; Carrick for retirees and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

BracknellCarrick

Overall score

Bracknell

35.4/100

Carrick

38.8/100

Crime rate

Bracknell

2265.3 / 1k

Carrick

1606.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Bracknell

6

Carrick

6

Population

Bracknell

493

Carrick

721

Metric leadBracknell 0Carrick 71 tiedacross 8 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.

CategoryBracknellCarrick
Overall score35.4/10038.8/100
Housing (desirability)79.7/10091.7/100
Crime rate2265.3 / 1k1606.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves12
Public transport stops2
Walkability0.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities66
Population493721
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Bracknell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Carrick is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Bracknell sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Carrick is more regionally self-contained.

On the data, Bracknell is stronger for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Carrick answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Bracknell generally means more approachable housing costs, while Carrick leans toward more mid-market housing value.

Families and households prioritising schools may find Bracknell the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Carrick.

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