Overall score
Carlton River
28.7/100
Primrose Sands
31.2/100
Carlton River vs Primrose Sands, TAS Suburb Comparison
Primrose Sands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carlton RiverPrimrose Sands
Crime rate
Carlton River
31.2 / 1k
Primrose Sands
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carlton River
10
Primrose Sands
20
Population
Carlton River
347
Primrose Sands
1,209
Metric leadCarlton River 1Primrose Sands 53 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPrimrose Sands
- Best for familiesPrimrose Sands
- Best for investmentPrimrose Sands
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 | Carlton River | Primrose Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.7/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.2 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 20 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 8.1% |
| Population | 347 | 1,209 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Carlton River is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Primrose Sands is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Carlton River pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Primrose Sands is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community. On housing, Carlton River sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Primrose Sands.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Carlton River, while Primrose Sands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.