Overall score
Cambridge
49.1/100
Mount Rumney
39.4/100
Cambridge vs Mount Rumney, TAS suburb comparison
Cambridge for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CambridgeMount Rumney
Crime rate
Cambridge
2346.4 / 1k
Mount Rumney
11225.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambridge
39
Mount Rumney
3
Population
Cambridge
1,454
Mount Rumney
303
Metric leadCambridge 5Mount Rumney 21 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.
| Category | Cambridge | Mount Rumney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2346.4 / 1k | 11225.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | — |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 3 |
| Population | 1,454 | 303 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Cambridge is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Mount Rumney is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Cambridge sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mount Rumney is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Cambridge is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Mount Rumney answers with parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Cambridge sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Rumney.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cambridge, while Mount Rumney remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.