Overall score
Cambridge
48.1/100
Mornington
44.0/100
Cambridge vs Mornington, TAS Suburb Comparison
Cambridge for families and investment; Mornington for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CambridgeMornington
Crime rate
Cambridge
55.5 / 1k
Mornington
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambridge
58
Mornington
87
Population
Cambridge
1,454
Mornington
2,469
Metric leadCambridge 2Mornington 73 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMornington
- Best for familiesCambridge
- Best for investmentCambridge
- Best for best schoolsCambridge
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 | Mornington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 37 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 87 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 27.4% |
| Population | 1,454 | 2,469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cambridge is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Mornington is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Cambridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Mornington keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cambridge tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mornington stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Cambridge generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Mornington leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Cambridge if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Mornington for families and households prioritising schools.
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.