Carrick vs Hadspen, TAS suburb comparison

Carrick for retirees; Hadspen for value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CarrickHadspen

Overall score

Carrick

38.8/100

Hadspen

56.6/100

Crime rate

Carrick

1606.6 / 1k

Hadspen

476.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carrick

6

Hadspen

108

Population

Carrick

721

Hadspen

2,429

Metric leadCarrick 1Hadspen 71 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryCarrickHadspen
Overall score38.8/10056.6/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10091.7/100
Crime rate1606.6 / 1k476.8 / 1k
Parks & reserves28
Public transport stops218
Walkability3.0/10054.0/100
Nearby amenities6108
Population7212,429
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Carrick is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Hadspen is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.

Carrick tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Hadspen stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Carrick sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Hadspen.

Choose Carrick if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Hadspen for value-focused buyers.

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